US Bridges

Rt B E over Meramec Rvr

Fair

Dent County, Missouri · S 9 T 33 N R 4 W · Structure no. 9214

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 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 1949, so it is 76 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 569 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 797 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRt B E
CrossesMeramec Rvr
LocationS 9 T 33 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 0B
CountyDent County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.56575, -91.3849
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 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 1949, making it 76 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 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Meramec Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.