US Bridges

Rt C E over Crane Pond CR

FairPosted for load

Iron County, Missouri · S 15 T 31 N R 4 E · Structure no. 9690

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
193
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C E over Crane Pond CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt C E over Crane Pond CR in Iron 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 193 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesRt C E
CrossesCrane Pond CR
LocationS 15 T 31 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 0C
CountyIron County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.37645, -90.58584
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2024)
Projected traffic270 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt C E over Crane Pond CR built?

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

What condition is Rt C E over Crane Pond 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 C E over Crane Pond CR carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt C E over Crane Pond CR?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C E over Crane Pond CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.