US Bridges

Rt Aa E over Smiley CR

Good

Cooper County, Missouri · S 2 T 45 N R 17 W · Structure no. 35119

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Aa E over Smiley CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rt Aa E over Smiley CR in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt Aa E
CrossesSmiley CR
LocationS 2 T 45 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 0AA
Coordinates38.6887, -92.7494
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic311 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Aa E over Smiley CR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Aa E over Smiley CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Aa E over Smiley CR carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt Aa E over Smiley CR?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Aa E over Smiley CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.