US Bridges

Rt V E over N Fabius Rvr

Fair

Lewis County, Missouri · S 28 T 60 N R 6 W · Structure no. 1132

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
474 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
461
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V E over N Fabius Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt V E over N Fabius Rvr in Lewis County, Missouri. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 61 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 461 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 668 by 2044. The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRt V E
CrossesN Fabius Rvr
LocationS 28 T 60 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0V
Coordinates39.96339, -91.56603
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length474 ft (144.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic461 (2024)
Projected traffic668 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 V E over N Fabius Rvr built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Rt V E over N Fabius Rvr 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt V E over N Fabius Rvr carry?

About 461 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt V E over N Fabius Rvr?

The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V E over N Fabius Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.