US Bridges

Rt V E over Cox Br

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 10 T 38 N R 7 W · Structure no. 2460

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V E over Cox Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt V E over Cox Br in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,185 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRt V E
CrossesCox Br
LocationS 10 T 38 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 0V
Coordinates38.02297, -91.68206
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2024)
Projected traffic1,185 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 V E over Cox Br built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt V E over Cox Br 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 V E over Cox Br carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt V E over Cox Br?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V E over Cox Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.