US Bridges

Rt O E over Apple CR

PoorPosted for load

Perry County, Missouri · S 29 T 34 N R 11 E · Structure no. 7114

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O E over Apple CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt O E over Apple CR in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRt O E
CrossesApple CR
LocationS 29 T 34 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 0O
Coordinates37.61764, -89.84839
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2024)
Projected traffic540 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt O E over Apple CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt O E over Apple 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt O E over Apple CR carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt O E over Apple CR?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O E over Apple CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.