US Bridges

Rt H E over Duval CR

PoorPosted for load

Jasper County, Missouri · S 15 T 30 N R 32 W · Structure no. 8869

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
274
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Duval CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H E over Duval CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 274 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRt H E
CrossesDuval CR
LocationS 15 T 30 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates37.34331, -94.44168
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2024)
Projected traffic411 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt H E over Duval CR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H 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 2023.

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

About 274 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Duval CR?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Duval CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.