US Bridges

Rt T E over Sampson CR

Fair

Daviess County, Missouri · S 4 T 61 N R 29 W · Structure no. 6876

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T E over Sampson CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt T E over Sampson CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 68 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt T E
CrossesSampson CR
LocationS 4 T 61 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0T
Coordinates40.12123, -94.16583
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2024)
Projected traffic278 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 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 T E over Sampson CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Rt T E over Sampson 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 T E over Sampson CR carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt T E over Sampson CR?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T E over Sampson CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.