US Bridges

Rt N E over Fork Pine CR

Poor

Ozark County, Missouri · S 2 T 23 N R 13 W · Structure no. 9990

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
142
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N E over Fork Pine CR is a concrete slab carrying Rt N E over Fork Pine CR in Ozark County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 142 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesRt N E
CrossesFork Pine CR
LocationS 2 T 23 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 0N
Coordinates36.695, -92.36254
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2024)
Projected traffic227 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$406,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt N E over Fork Pine CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt N E over Fork Pine 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rt N E over Fork Pine CR carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Rt N E over Fork Pine CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N E over Fork Pine CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.