US Bridges

Rt E S over Br Spencer CR

Fair

Pike County, Missouri · S 4 T 53 N R 4 W · Structure no. 6902

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
287
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E S over Br Spencer CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt E S over Br Spencer CR in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 287 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRt E S
CrossesBr Spencer CR
LocationS 4 T 53 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 0E
CountyPike County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.40043, -91.35371
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2024)
Projected traffic416 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 E S over Br Spencer CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt E S over Br Spencer 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt E S over Br Spencer CR carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt E S over Br Spencer CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E S over Br Spencer CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.