US Bridges

Rt C E over Cuivre Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 4 T 48 N R 1 E · Structure no. 1350

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
584 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,504
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C E over Cuivre Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt C E over Cuivre Rvr in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 59 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,504 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,008 by 2044. The structure is 584 ft (178 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRt C E
CrossesCuivre Rvr
LocationS 4 T 48 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 0C
Coordinates38.95114, -90.91388
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length584 ft (178 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,504 (2024)
Projected traffic7,008 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt C E over Cuivre Rvr built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Rt C E over Cuivre Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Rt C E over Cuivre Rvr carry?

About 3,504 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt C E over Cuivre Rvr?

The structure is 584 ft (178 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C E over Cuivre Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.