US Bridges

Rt Hh E over Bens Br

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 16 T 28 N R 32 W · Structure no. 2912

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,249
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Hh E over Bens Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Hh E over Bens Br in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4,249 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,374 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Hh E
CrossesBens Br
LocationS 16 T 28 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0HH
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.14112, -94.42167
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
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,249 (2024)
Projected traffic6,374 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Hh E over Bens Br built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Hh E over Bens Br 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Hh E over Bens Br carry?

About 4,249 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt Hh E over Bens Br?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Rt Hh E over Bens Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.