US Bridges

NE681 over Br of Tebo CR

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Missouri · S 25 T 42 N R 25 W · Structure no. 19008

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
51 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 girder and floorbeam system 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNE681
CrossesBr of Tebo CR
LocationS 25 T 42 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 207
CountyHenry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.39212, -93.62991
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating14.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 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$399,000 (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 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 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 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns NE681 over Br of Tebo CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.