US Bridges

Rt Yy E over Benton CR

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 29 T 36 N R 5 W · Structure no. 3640

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Yy E over Benton CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Yy E over Benton CR in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Yy E
CrossesBenton CR
LocationS 29 T 36 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 0YY
CountyCrawford County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.81086, -91.50406
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2024)
Projected traffic269 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Yy E over Benton CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Yy E over Benton CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Yy E over Benton CR carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Yy E over Benton CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Yy E over Benton CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.