US Bridges

E 300 ST over Br of Polecat CR

Good

Harrison County, Missouri · S 5 T 63 N R 27 W · Structure no. 32489

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 300 ST over Br of Polecat CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 300 ST over Br of Polecat CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE 300 ST
CrossesBr of Polecat CR
LocationS 5 T 63 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 424
Coordinates40.28272, -93.96439
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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 closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 300 ST over Br of Polecat CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 300 ST over Br of Polecat CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

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

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

How long is E 300 ST over Br of Polecat CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E 300 ST over Br of Polecat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.