US Bridges

Rt Bb E over Dailey Br

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 4 T 37 N R 7 W · Structure no. 7842

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,049
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Bb E over Dailey Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Bb E over Dailey Br in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 4,049 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,074 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRt Bb E
CrossesDailey Br
LocationS 4 T 37 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 0BB
Coordinates37.95099, -91.68897
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,049 (2024)
Projected traffic6,074 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 Bb E over Dailey Br built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Bb E over Dailey 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 Bb E over Dailey Br carry?

About 4,049 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Bb E over Dailey Br?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rt Bb E over Dailey Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.