US Bridges

Rt U E over Mid Fk Salt Rvr

Fair

Monroe County, Missouri · S 3 T 54 N R 9 W · Structure no. 3109

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U E over Mid Fk Salt Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt U E over Mid Fk Salt Rvr in Monroe County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesRt U E
CrossesMid Fk Salt Rvr
LocationS 3 T 54 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 0U
Coordinates39.49853, -91.89381
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2024)
Projected traffic352 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 U E over Mid Fk Salt Rvr built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt U E over Mid Fk Salt 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt U E over Mid Fk Salt Rvr carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rt U E over Mid Fk Salt Rvr?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rt U E over Mid Fk Salt Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.