US Bridges

Rt E S over Bentonville CR

Fair

McDonald County, Missouri · S 21 T 22 N R 30 W · Structure no. 9347

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,857
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E S over Bentonville CR is a concrete culvert carrying Rt E S over Bentonville CR in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 1,857 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesRt E S
CrossesBentonville CR
LocationS 21 T 22 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0E
CountyMcDonald County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.59769, -94.18447
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,857 (2024)
Projected traffic3,250 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt E S over Bentonville CR built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt E S over Bentonville CR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rt E S over Bentonville CR carry?

About 1,857 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt E S over Bentonville CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E S over Bentonville CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.