US Bridges

Rt N E over Upper Buffalo CR

Fair

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 23 T 17 N R 8 E · Structure no. 3780

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,069
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N E over Upper Buffalo CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt N E over Upper Buffalo CR in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,069 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,497 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRt N E
CrossesUpper Buffalo CR
LocationS 23 T 17 N R 8 E
RouteState Highway 0N
CountyDunklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.09029, -90.16653
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,069 (2024)
Projected traffic1,497 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 N E over Upper Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt N E over Upper Buffalo 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 N E over Upper Buffalo CR carry?

About 1,069 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt N E over Upper Buffalo CR?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N E over Upper Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.