US Bridges

Rt C E over Big Branch CR

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 19 T 40 N R 4 W · Structure no. 9589

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
786
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C E over Big Branch CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt C E over Big Branch CR in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 786 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRt C E
CrossesBig Branch CR
LocationS 19 T 40 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 0C
Coordinates38.18447, -91.41917
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic786 (2024)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 C E over Big Branch CR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt C E over Big Branch 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 C E over Big Branch CR carry?

About 786 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt C E over Big Branch CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C E over Big Branch CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.