US Bridges

Rt M E over Blackberry CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 33 T 30 N R 33 W · Structure no. 8070

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
567
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Blackberry CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over Blackberry CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 65 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 567 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 851 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt M E
CrossesBlackberry CR
LocationS 33 T 30 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0M
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.30478, -94.57214
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic567 (2024)
Projected traffic851 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 M E over Blackberry CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Rt M E over Blackberry 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 July 2023.

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

About 567 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Blackberry CR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Blackberry CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.