US Bridges

Rt M S over Rover Br

Fair

Oregon County, Missouri · S 27 T 24 N R 6 W · Structure no. 9138

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
827
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over Rover Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt M S over Rover Br in Oregon County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 827 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,158 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesRt M S
CrossesRover Br
LocationS 27 T 24 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0M
CountyOregon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.70972, -91.62091
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic827 (2024)
Projected traffic1,158 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Rover Br built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M S over Rover 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 Rover Br carry?

About 827 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over Rover Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over Rover Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.