US Bridges

Rt M E over Duval CR

Poor

Jasper County, Missouri · S 32 T 30 N R 32 W · Structure no. 2464

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Duval CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over Duval CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesDuval CR
LocationS 32 T 30 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates37.30105, -94.47414
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2024)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$757,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt M E over Duval CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M E over Duval 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt M E over Duval CR carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Duval CR?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Duval CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.