US Bridges

SP Ee E over Meramec Rvr

Fair

Dent County, Missouri · S 29 T 34 N R 4 W · Structure no. 8498

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP Ee E over Meramec Rvr is a steel culvert carrying SP Ee E over Meramec Rvr in Dent County, Missouri. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSP Ee E
CrossesMeramec Rvr
LocationS 29 T 34 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDent County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.61122, -91.39918
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2024)
Projected traffic31 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SP Ee E over Meramec Rvr built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SP Ee E over Meramec Rvr 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SP Ee E over Meramec Rvr carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SP Ee E over Meramec Rvr?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SP Ee E over Meramec Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.