US Bridges

7560 E over Smith CR

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 25 T 37 N R 10 W · Structure no. 8485

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,840
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

7560 E over Smith CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 7560 E over Smith CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, 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 10,840 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,260 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries7560 E
CrossesSmith CR
LocationS 25 T 37 N R 10 W
RouteCounty Highway 7560
Coordinates37.90611, -91.98586
Functional classRural Local

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 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 rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,840 (2024)
Projected traffic16,260 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 7560 E over Smith CR built?

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

What condition is 7560 E over Smith 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 7560 E over Smith CR carry?

About 10,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 7560 E over Smith CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 7560 E over Smith CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.