US Bridges

Rt C S over Cinquehms CR

Poor

Perry County, Missouri · S 1846 T 36 N R 12 E · Structure no. 655

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C S over Cinquehms CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt C S over Cinquehms CR in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 277 by 2044. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt C S
CrossesCinquehms CR
LocationS 1846 T 36 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0C
Coordinates37.77811, -89.72284
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2024)
Projected traffic277 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt C S over Cinquehms CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt C S over Cinquehms 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt C S over Cinquehms CR carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt C S over Cinquehms CR?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C S over Cinquehms CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.