US Bridges

Rt J E over W Sulphur CR

Fair

Pike County, Missouri · S 24 T 52 N R 3 W · Structure no. 7082

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
251
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over W Sulphur CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt J E over W Sulphur 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt J E
CrossesW Sulphur CR
LocationS 24 T 52 N R 3 W
RouteState Highway 0J
CountyPike County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.27191, -91.19082
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2024)
Projected traffic364 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 J E over W Sulphur CR built?

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

What condition is Rt J E over W Sulphur 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 J E over W Sulphur CR carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt J E over W Sulphur CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J E over W Sulphur CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.