US Bridges

Rt a E over S Indian CR

PoorPosted for load

Newton County, Missouri · S 29 T 24 N R 30 W · Structure no. 6347

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over S Indian CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a E over S Indian CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,031 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesS Indian CR
LocationS 29 T 24 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates36.76686, -94.20254
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2024)
Projected traffic1,031 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt a E over S Indian CR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a E over S Indian CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt a E over S Indian CR carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over S Indian CR?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over S Indian CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.