US Bridges

Rt D E over Br of Buffalo CR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 30 T 24 N R 32 W · Structure no. 8519

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,499
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Br of Buffalo CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt D E over Br of Buffalo CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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.

It carries about 5,499 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,998 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRt D E
CrossesBr of Buffalo CR
LocationS 30 T 24 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0D
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.82349, -94.39218
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,499 (2024)
Projected traffic10,998 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt D E over Br of Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D E over Br of Buffalo 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rt D E over Br of Buffalo CR carry?

About 5,499 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Br of Buffalo CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rt D E over Br of Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.