US Bridges

Rt N E over Huff Br

Fair

Henry County, Missouri · S 17 T 43 N R 26 W · Structure no. 8411

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N E over Huff Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt N E over Huff Br in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRt N E
CrossesHuff Br
LocationS 17 T 43 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 0N
CountyHenry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.51575, -93.82191
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2024)
Projected traffic417 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Huff Br built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt N E over Huff Br 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rt N E over Huff Br carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt N E over Huff Br?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rt N E over Huff Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.