US Bridges

Rt Hh E over Center CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 13 T 28 N R 32 W · Structure no. 158

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
427 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,031
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Hh E over Center CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Hh E over Center CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 6,031 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,047 by 2044. The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt Hh E
CrossesCenter CR
LocationS 13 T 28 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0HH
Coordinates37.14054, -94.38291
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length427 ft (130.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,031 (2024)
Projected traffic9,047 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Hh E over Center CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Rt Hh E over Center 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Hh E over Center CR carry?

About 6,031 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt Hh E over Center CR?

The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Hh E over Center CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.