US Bridges

NE681 over Br of Tebo CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Henry County, Missouri · S 25 T 42 N R 25 W · Structure no. 19000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE681 over Br of Tebo CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE681 over Br of Tebo CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNE681
CrossesBr of Tebo CR
LocationS 25 T 42 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 207
Coordinates38.39908, -93.62976
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$255,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE681 over Br of Tebo CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE681 over Br 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 2021.

How much traffic does NE681 over Br of Tebo CR carry?

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

How long is NE681 over Br of Tebo CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns NE681 over Br of Tebo CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.