US Bridges

Rt Hh E over Baileys CR

PoorPosted for load

Osage County, Missouri · S 17 T 44 N R 7 W · Structure no. 9462

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Hh E over Baileys CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt Hh E over Baileys CR in Osage County, Missouri. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Hh E
CrossesBaileys CR
LocationS 17 T 44 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 0HH
Coordinates38.5722, -91.72197
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2024)
Projected traffic142 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$359,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Hh E over Baileys CR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Hh E over Baileys 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rt Hh E over Baileys CR carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt Hh E over Baileys CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Hh E over Baileys CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.