US Bridges

Rt B E over Parsons CR

Poor

Linn County, Missouri · S 36 T 59 N R 22 W · Structure no. 1495

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Parsons CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B E over Parsons CR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, 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 3 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.

It carries about 97 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt B E
CrossesParsons CR
LocationS 36 T 59 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 0B
CountyLinn County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.88096, -93.31663
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2024)
Projected traffic121 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$886,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt B E over Parsons CR built?

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

What condition is Rt B E over Parsons CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt B E over Parsons CR carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Parsons CR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Parsons CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.