Rt Hh E over Smith Fork Creek
FairMorgan County, Missouri · S 2 T 43 N R 17 W · Structure no. 1559
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 536
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt Hh E over Smith Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Hh E over Smith Fork Creek in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 992 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt Hh E over Smith Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Rt Hh E over Smith Fork Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Rt Hh E over Smith Fork Creek carry?
About 536 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Rt Hh E over Smith Fork Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Rt Hh E over Smith Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.