US Bridges

US 36 E over Hickory Br

Fair

Macon County, Missouri · S 9 T 57 N R 17 W · Structure no. 6255

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,657
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 E over Hickory Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 36 E over Hickory Br in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 74 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 9,657 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,900 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36 E
CrossesHickory Br
LocationS 9 T 57 N R 17 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyMacon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.75909, -92.81535
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,657 (2024)
Projected traffic16,900 by 2044
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 36 E over Hickory Br built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 36 E over Hickory 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 36 E over Hickory Br carry?

About 9,657 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is US 36 E over Hickory Br?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 36 E over Hickory Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.