US Bridges

Rt M S over James Br

Fair

Oregon County, Missouri · S 16 T 23 N R 6 W · Structure no. 3461

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
761
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over James Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt M S over James Br in Oregon County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 761 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesRt M S
CrossesJames Br
LocationS 16 T 23 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates36.65418, -91.63185
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic761 (2024)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 M S over James Br built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M S over James Br 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt M S over James Br carry?

About 761 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over James Br?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rt M S over James Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.