US Bridges

NE901 over Small CR

Fair

Henry County, Missouri · S 33 T 43 N R 24 W · Structure no. 17480

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE901 over Small CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE901 over Small CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNE901
CrossesSmall CR
LocationS 33 T 43 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 154
CountyHenry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.45818, -93.58869
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 NE901 over Small CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE901 over Small 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does NE901 over Small CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE901 over Small CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns NE901 over Small CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.