US Bridges

Rt B E over Buffalo CR

Fair

McDonald County, Missouri · S 5 T 23 N R 33 W · Structure no. 9718

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,236
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Buffalo CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B E over Buffalo CR in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 66 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 1,236 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,163 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesRt B E
CrossesBuffalo CR
LocationS 5 T 23 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0B
CountyMcDonald County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.75153, -94.52408
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,236 (2024)
Projected traffic2,163 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt B E over Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Rt B E over 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 October 2024.

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

About 1,236 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Buffalo CR?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.