US Bridges

Rt Ac S over Asher CR

Fair

Dent County, Missouri · S 32 T 34 N R 2 W · Structure no. 8461

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ac S over Asher CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Ac S over Asher CR in Dent County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Ac S
CrossesAsher CR
LocationS 32 T 34 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 0AC
Coordinates37.60104, -91.18001
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Ac S over Asher CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ac S over Asher 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Ac S over Asher CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ac S over Asher CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ac S over Asher CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.