US Bridges

Rt T E over Forbes CR

Good

Holt County, Missouri · S 29 T 59 N R 37 W · Structure no. 8195

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T E over Forbes CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rt T E over Forbes CR in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 63 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRt T E
CrossesForbes CR
LocationS 29 T 59 N R 37 W
RouteState Highway 0T
Coordinates39.90031, -95.07317
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2024)
Projected traffic94 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 T E over Forbes CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Rt T E over Forbes CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt T E over Forbes CR carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt T E over Forbes CR?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T E over Forbes CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.