US Bridges

Rt B E over Town Br

Fair

Pike County, Missouri · S 35 T 55 N R 4 W · Structure no. 4912

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
563
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Town Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt B E over Town Br in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 99 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 5 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 563 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRt B E
CrossesTown Br
LocationS 35 T 55 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates39.49498, -91.31429
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic563 (2024)
Projected traffic816 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 B E over Town Br built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Rt B E over Town 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt B E over Town Br carry?

About 563 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Town Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rt B E over Town Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.