US Bridges

Rt M E over CR

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 28 T 56 N R 5 W · Structure no. 9856

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
678
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt M E over CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 678 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 983 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesCR
LocationS 28 T 56 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates39.62529, -91.46444
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic678 (2024)
Projected traffic983 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 M E over CR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M E over 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 M E over CR carry?

About 678 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.