US Bridges

Rt M E over Corn CR

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 27 T 35 N R 9 W · Structure no. 1570

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,076
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Corn CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt M E over Corn CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 59 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 1,076 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,614 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesCorn CR
LocationS 27 T 35 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates37.72698, -91.90311
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating104.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,076 (2024)
Projected traffic1,614 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 M E over Corn CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt M E over Corn 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rt M E over Corn CR carry?

About 1,076 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Corn CR?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Corn CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.