US Bridges

Mo 96 E over Carter Br

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 3 T 28 N R 31 W · Structure no. 5803

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,187
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 96 E over Carter Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 96 E over Carter Br in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 91 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 5,187 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,040 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 96 E
CrossesCarter Br
LocationS 3 T 28 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 96
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.18113, -94.30199
Functional classUrban 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,187 (2024)
Projected traffic8,040 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 96 E over Carter Br built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is Mo 96 E over Carter 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 Mo 96 E over Carter Br carry?

About 5,187 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 96 E over Carter Br?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 96 E over Carter Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.