US Bridges

Rt M E over Trib S Fabius Rvr

Fair

Marion County, Missouri · S 25 T 59 N R 7 W · Structure no. 8147

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
417
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Trib S Fabius Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt M E over Trib S Fabius Rvr in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesTrib S Fabius Rvr
LocationS 25 T 59 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates39.88164, -91.629
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2024)
Projected traffic605 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Trib S Fabius Rvr built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M E over Trib S Fabius 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt M E over Trib S Fabius Rvr carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Trib S Fabius Rvr?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Trib S Fabius Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.