US Bridges

Rt J E over Parks CR

Fair

Laclede County, Missouri · S 7 T 32 N R 15 W · Structure no. 9805

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
342
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over Parks CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt J E over Parks CR in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 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 342 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 513 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRt J E
CrossesParks CR
LocationS 7 T 32 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 0J
CountyLaclede County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.49697, -92.62536
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic342 (2024)
Projected traffic513 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 J E over Parks CR built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J E over Parks 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 J E over Parks CR carry?

About 342 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rt J E over Parks CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J E over Parks CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.