US Bridges

Rt D E over Sawyer CR

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 12 T 28 N R 20 W · Structure no. 7008

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
774
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Sawyer CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt D E over Sawyer CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 774 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,238 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRt D E
CrossesSawyer CR
LocationS 12 T 28 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0D
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.14496, -93.06928
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 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic774 (2024)
Projected traffic1,238 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 D E over Sawyer CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D E over Sawyer 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rt D E over Sawyer CR carry?

About 774 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Sawyer CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over Sawyer CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.