US Bridges

Rt N E over Big CR

Fair

Henry County, Missouri · S 36 T 44 N R 28 W · Structure no. 7895

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
472
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N E over Big CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt N E over Big CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 70 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 6 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 472 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 708 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesRt N E
CrossesBig CR
LocationS 36 T 44 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 0N
Coordinates38.55503, -93.96537
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length229 ft (69.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic472 (2024)
Projected traffic708 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 N E over Big CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Rt N E over Big 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 N E over Big CR carry?

About 472 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt N E over Big CR?

The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N E over Big CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.