US Bridges

Rt H E over Hickory CR

Fair

Harrison County, Missouri · S 227 T 62 N R 27 W · Structure no. 7534

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Hickory CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt H E over Hickory CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesRt H E
CrossesHickory CR
LocationS 227 T 62 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates40.14825, -93.91904
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2024)
Projected traffic475 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 H E over Hickory CR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H E over Hickory 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt H E over Hickory CR carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Hickory CR?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Hickory CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.