US Bridges

Rt T S over Little Maries Rvr

Fair

Maries County, Missouri · S 4 T 41 N R 10 W · Structure no. 1547

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T S over Little Maries Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt T S over Little Maries Rvr in Maries County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 346 by 2044. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesRt T S
CrossesLittle Maries Rvr
LocationS 4 T 41 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0T
Coordinates38.24639, -92.03485
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2024)
Projected traffic346 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 S over Little Maries Rvr built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt T S over Little Maries Rvr 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rt T S over Little Maries Rvr carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt T S over Little Maries Rvr?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T S over Little Maries Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.