US Bridges

NE501 over W Fk of Tebo CR

PoorPosted for load

Henry County, Missouri · S 23 T 42 N R 25 W · Structure no. 18774

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE501 over W Fk of Tebo CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying NE501 over W Fk of Tebo CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNE501
CrossesW Fk of Tebo CR
LocationS 23 T 42 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 198
CountyHenry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.42137, -93.66054
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic70 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$782,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE501 over W Fk of Tebo CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE501 over W Fk of Tebo CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does NE501 over W Fk of Tebo CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE501 over W Fk of Tebo CR?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NE501 over W Fk of Tebo CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.