US Bridges

Rt M E over Colliers Br

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 36 T 30 N R 32 W · Structure no. 9280

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Colliers Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over Colliers Br in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 66 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRt M E
CrossesColliers Br
LocationS 36 T 30 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0M
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.2985, -94.40035
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2024)
Projected traffic1,230 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 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 Colliers Br built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Rt M E over Colliers 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rt M E over Colliers Br carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Colliers Br?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Colliers Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.