US Bridges

Rt O E over Barn CR

Good

Laclede County, Missouri · S 1 T 32 N R 15 W · Structure no. 2325

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
884
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O E over Barn CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt O E over Barn 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 884 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,326 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRt O E
CrossesBarn CR
LocationS 1 T 32 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 0O
Coordinates37.51049, -92.53318
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 Barn CR built?

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

What condition is Rt O E over Barn CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

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

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

How long is Rt O E over Barn CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O E over Barn CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.