US Bridges

Rt C E over Barker CR

Fair

Henry County, Missouri · S 33 T 42 N R 24 W · Structure no. 3213

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
371 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,211
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C E over Barker CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt C E over Barker CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 1,211 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,817 by 2044. The structure is 371 ft (113 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRt C E
CrossesBarker CR
LocationS 33 T 42 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 0C
Coordinates38.38817, -93.57619
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length371 ft (113 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,211 (2024)
Projected traffic1,817 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt C E over Barker CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Rt C E over Barker 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt C E over Barker CR carry?

About 1,211 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt C E over Barker CR?

The structure is 371 ft (113 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C E over Barker CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.