Rt F E over Stephens Br
FairCooper County, Missouri · S 8 T 47 N R 17 W · Structure no. 1550
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 101
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt F E over Stephens Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt F E over Stephens Br in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 59 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt F E over Stephens Br built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Rt F E over Stephens Br in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Rt F E over Stephens Br carry?
About 101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Rt F E over Stephens Br?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Rt F E over Stephens Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.