US Bridges

Rt P E over Starkes CR

Poor

Hickory County, Missouri · S 20 T 38 N R 20 W · Structure no. 9355

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
254
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P E over Starkes CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt P E over Starkes CR in Hickory County, Missouri. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 254 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRt P E
CrossesStarkes CR
LocationS 20 T 38 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0P
CountyHickory County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.02328, -93.14473
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2024)
Projected traffic343 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt P E over Starkes CR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt P E over Starkes CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Rt P E over Starkes CR carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt P E over Starkes CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P E over Starkes CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.