US Bridges

Buffalo Creek RD E over Br to Buffalo CR

Fair

McDonald County, Missouri · S 4 T 22 N R 32 W · Structure no. 9615

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Creek RD E over Br to Buffalo CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Buffalo Creek RD E over Br to Buffalo CR in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Creek RD E
CrossesBr to Buffalo CR
LocationS 4 T 22 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcDonald County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.6764, -94.60347
Functional classRural Local

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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2024)
Projected traffic945 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Buffalo Creek RD E over Br to Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo Creek RD E over Br to Buffalo 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 Buffalo Creek RD E over Br to Buffalo CR carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Buffalo Creek RD E over Br to Buffalo CR?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo Creek RD E over Br to Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.