US Bridges

Mo 66 E over Br of Short CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 11 T 27 N R 34 W · Structure no. 5531

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,502
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 66 E over Br of Short CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 66 E over Br of Short CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 94 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 14,502 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,478 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 66 E
CrossesBr of Short CR
LocationS 11 T 27 N R 34 W
RouteState Highway 66
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.08514, -94.60697
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,502 (2024)
Projected traffic22,478 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Mo 66 E over Br of Short CR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Mo 66 E over Br of Short 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 66 E over Br of Short CR carry?

About 14,502 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 66 E over Br of Short CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Mo 66 E over Br of Short CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.