US Bridges

Rt a E over Whitener CR

Fair

Madison County, Missouri · S 27 T 32 N R 8 E · Structure no. 8639

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
522
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Whitener CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt a E over Whitener CR in Madison County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 522 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 731 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt a E
CrossesWhitener CR
LocationS 27 T 32 N R 8 E
RouteState Highway 0A
CountyMadison County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.43181, -90.16313
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic522 (2024)
Projected traffic731 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt a E over Whitener CR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a E over Whitener 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt a E over Whitener CR carry?

About 522 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Whitener CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Whitener CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.