Rt V E over Rute CR
PoorPolk County, Missouri · S 18 T 35 N R 23 W · Structure no. 1537
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 514
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt V E over Rute CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt V E over Rute CR in Polk 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 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 514 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt V E over Rute CR built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt V E over Rute 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Rt V E over Rute CR carry?
About 514 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Rt V E over Rute CR?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Rt V E over Rute CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.