US Bridges

NE581 over Br of Tebo CR

Good

Henry County, Missouri · S 23 T 42 N R 25 W · Structure no. 18907

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE581 over Br of Tebo CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE581 over Br of Tebo CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 56 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNE581
CrossesBr of Tebo CR
LocationS 23 T 42 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 204
Coordinates38.41677, -93.64719
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic56 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 NE581 over Br of Tebo CR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE581 over Br of Tebo 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does NE581 over Br of Tebo CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE581 over Br of Tebo CR?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns NE581 over Br of Tebo CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.