US Bridges

Rt M E over Jones CR

Fair

Dallas County, Missouri · S 9 T 32 N R 18 W · Structure no. 2628

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
587
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Jones CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt M E over Jones CR in Dallas County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 587 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 851 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesJones CR
LocationS 9 T 32 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates37.51335, -92.91009
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic587 (2024)
Projected traffic851 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 M E over Jones CR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M E over Jones 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt M E over Jones CR carry?

About 587 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Jones CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Rt M E over Jones CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.