US Bridges

Rt C E over Lindley CR

Fair

Polk County, Missouri · S 1 T 34 N R 21 W · Structure no. 8175

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
495
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C E over Lindley CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt C E over Lindley CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 495 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 792 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRt C E
CrossesLindley CR
LocationS 1 T 34 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0C
CountyPolk County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.69712, -93.18258
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2024)
Projected traffic792 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 C E over Lindley CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt C E over Lindley 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 C E over Lindley CR carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt C E over Lindley CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C E over Lindley CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.