US Bridges

Rt V S over Maries Rvr

Fair

Maries County, Missouri · S 9 T 39 N R 10 W · Structure no. 9469

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
633
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V S over Maries Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt V S over Maries Rvr in Maries County, Missouri. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 633 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 886 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt V S
CrossesMaries Rvr
LocationS 9 T 39 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0V
CountyMaries County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.12501, -92.03577
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.
Culvert5 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic633 (2024)
Projected traffic886 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 V S over Maries Rvr built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt V S over 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 V S over Maries Rvr carry?

About 633 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt V S over Maries Rvr?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V S over Maries Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.