US Bridges

Rt T E over Stinking CR

Fair

Macon County, Missouri · S 25 T 56 N R 16 W · Structure no. 8133

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
366
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T E over Stinking CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt T E over Stinking CR in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 64 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRt T E
CrossesStinking CR
LocationS 25 T 56 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 0T
CountyMacon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.62456, -92.65043
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2024)
Projected traffic458 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Rt T E over Stinking CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Rt T E over Stinking 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt T E over Stinking CR carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rt T E over Stinking CR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T E over Stinking CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.