US Bridges

Rt Bb E over Br of Weldon Fk CR

FairPosted for load

Mercer County, Missouri · S 11 T 66 N R 24 W · Structure no. 7432

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Bb E over Br of Weldon Fk CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Bb E over Br of Weldon Fk CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 166 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Bb E
CrossesBr of Weldon Fk CR
LocationS 11 T 66 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 0BB
CountyMercer County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.53862, -93.58423
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2024)
Projected traffic208 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bb E over Br of Weldon Fk CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Rt Bb E over Br of Weldon Fk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Bb E over Br of Weldon Fk CR carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt Bb E over Br of Weldon Fk CR?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Bb E over Br of Weldon Fk CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.