US Bridges

Rt Bb E over Paris Br

Fair

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 33 T 50 N R 1 W · Structure no. 6741

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Bb E over Paris Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Bb E over Paris Br in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Bb E
CrossesParis Br
LocationS 33 T 50 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 0BB
Coordinates39.05612, -91.02031
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2024)
Projected traffic612 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bb E over Paris Br built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Bb E over Paris 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 Bb E over Paris Br carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Bb E over Paris Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Bb E over Paris Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.