US Bridges

Rt O E over Stearns CR

Fair

Laclede County, Missouri · S 2 T 32 N R 15 W · Structure no. 2324

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
884
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O E over Stearns CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt O E over Stearns CR in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 884 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,326 by 2044. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRt O E
CrossesStearns CR
LocationS 2 T 32 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 0O
CountyLaclede County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.50924, -92.55706
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic884 (2024)
Projected traffic1,326 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 O E over Stearns CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt O E over Stearns 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt O E over Stearns CR carry?

About 884 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Rt O E over Stearns CR?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O E over Stearns CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.