US Bridges

Rt J E over Fairgd Br

Fair

Cooper County, Missouri · S 32 T 47 N R 17 W · Structure no. 9883

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over Fairgd Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt J E over Fairgd Br in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRt J E
CrossesFairgd Br
LocationS 32 T 47 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates38.78813, -92.81087
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2024)
Projected traffic425 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J E over Fairgd Br built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J E over Fairgd 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 J E over Fairgd Br carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Rt J E over Fairgd Br?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J E over Fairgd Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.