US Bridges

Rt U E over Casmer Br

Fair

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 11 T 48 N R 2 W · Structure no. 1840

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,352
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U E over Casmer Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt U E over Casmer Br in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,352 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,704 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRt U E
CrossesCasmer Br
LocationS 11 T 48 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 0U
Coordinates38.93745, -91.09131
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,352 (2024)
Projected traffic2,704 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 U E over Casmer Br built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt U E over Casmer Br 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt U E over Casmer Br carry?

About 1,352 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Rt U E over Casmer Br?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Rt U E over Casmer Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.