US Bridges

Rt F E over Norman CR

Poor

Phelps County, Missouri · S 29 T 37 N R 6 W · Structure no. 8418

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,414
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F E over Norman CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt F E over Norman CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,414 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,121 by 2044. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesRt F E
CrossesNorman CR
LocationS 29 T 37 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0F
Coordinates37.89904, -91.60965
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,414 (2024)
Projected traffic2,121 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt F E over Norman CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt F E over Norman CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Rt F E over Norman CR carry?

About 1,414 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt F E over Norman CR?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F E over Norman CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.