US Bridges

Rt B E over Meramec Rvr

Fair

Dent County, Missouri · S 8 T 33 N R 4 W · Structure no. 9213

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
569
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Meramec Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt B E over Meramec Rvr in Dent County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 569 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 797 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesRt B E
CrossesMeramec Rvr
LocationS 8 T 33 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates37.56819, -91.39255
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic569 (2024)
Projected traffic797 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 B E over Meramec Rvr built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B 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 Rt B E over Meramec Rvr carry?

About 569 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Meramec Rvr?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rt B E over Meramec Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.