US Bridges

Rt C E over Leatherwood CR

Poor

Madison County, Missouri · S 9 T 31 N R 5 E · Structure no. 9275

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C E over Leatherwood CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Rt C E over Leatherwood CR in Madison County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 161 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesRt C E
CrossesLeatherwood CR
LocationS 9 T 31 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 0C
CountyMadison County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.38047, -90.49997
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt C E over Leatherwood CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt C E over Leatherwood CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt C E over Leatherwood CR carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt C E over Leatherwood CR?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C E over Leatherwood CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.