US Bridges

Rt M E over Goodson Br

Fair

Macon County, Missouri · S 27 T 59 N R 13 W · Structure no. 9807

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Goodson Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt M E over Goodson Br in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt M E
CrossesGoodson Br
LocationS 27 T 59 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 0M
CountyMacon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.88773, -92.34307
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2024)
Projected traffic141 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 M E over Goodson Br built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M E over Goodson 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 Rt M E over Goodson Br carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Goodson Br?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Goodson Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.