US Bridges

Rt T E over Williams CR

Fair

Polk County, Missouri · S 20 T 33 N R 23 W · Structure no. 7712

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,071
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T E over Williams CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt T E over Williams CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,071 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,714 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt T E
CrossesWilliams CR
LocationS 20 T 33 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 0T
CountyPolk County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.57994, -93.46828
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,071 (2024)
Projected traffic1,714 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt T E over Williams CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt T E over Williams 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt T E over Williams CR carry?

About 1,071 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt T E over Williams CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T E over Williams CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.