US Bridges

E 300 ST over Polecat CR

Fair

Harrison County, Missouri · S 6 T 63 N R 27 W · Structure no. 23682

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 300 ST over Polecat CR is a concrete culvert carrying E 300 ST over Polecat CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 115 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesE 300 ST
CrossesPolecat CR
LocationS 6 T 63 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 424
CountyHarrison County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.2807, -93.97377
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic46 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 E 300 ST over Polecat CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is E 300 ST over Polecat 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 2024.

How much traffic does E 300 ST over Polecat CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E 300 ST over Polecat CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns E 300 ST over Polecat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.