US Bridges

Rt J E over Decker Br

Fair

Hickory County, Missouri · S 26 T 36 N R 22 W · Structure no. 3765

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,152
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over Decker Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt J E over Decker Br in Hickory County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,152 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,555 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt J E
CrossesDecker Br
LocationS 26 T 36 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates37.83468, -93.32211
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
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,152 (2024)
Projected traffic1,555 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 J E over Decker Br built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J E over Decker 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rt J E over Decker Br carry?

About 1,152 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt J E over Decker Br?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rt J E over Decker Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.