US Bridges

Rt Aa E over Carver CR

Fair

Iron County, Missouri · S 32 T 33 N R 3 E · Structure no. 8327

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Aa E over Carver CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Aa E over Carver CR in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Aa E
CrossesCarver CR
LocationS 32 T 33 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 0AA
CountyIron County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.52251, -90.72624
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic252 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 Aa E over Carver CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Aa E over Carver 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Aa E over Carver CR carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt Aa E over Carver CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Aa E over Carver CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.