US Bridges

Rt E S over Flat CR

Fair

Pettis County, Missouri · S 15 T 44 N R 22 W · Structure no. 7203

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E S over Flat CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E S over Flat CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 66 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRt E S
CrossesFlat CR
LocationS 15 T 44 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 0E
Coordinates38.58595, -93.33429
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2024)
Projected traffic1,216 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 E S over Flat CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt E S over Flat CR 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 E S over Flat CR carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rt E S over Flat CR?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E S over Flat CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.