US Bridges

Rt P E over Mill CR

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 20 T 37 N R 9 W · Structure no. 1571

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P E over Mill CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt P E over Mill CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2044. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRt P E
CrossesMill CR
LocationS 20 T 37 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 0P
Coordinates37.91067, -91.93291
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2024)
Projected traffic522 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 P E over Mill CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt P E over Mill 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 P E over Mill CR carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt P E over Mill CR?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P E over Mill CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.