US Bridges

Rt V E over Hellmann Br

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 4 T 43 N R 1 E · Structure no. 9913

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
992
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V E over Hellmann Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt V E over Hellmann Br in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 992 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,885 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRt V E
CrossesHellmann Br
LocationS 4 T 43 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 0V
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.49496, -90.90947
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic992 (2024)
Projected traffic1,885 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 V E over Hellmann Br built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt V E over Hellmann Br 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt V E over Hellmann Br carry?

About 992 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt V E over Hellmann Br?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V E over Hellmann Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.