US Bridges

Rt B S over Higden Br

Fair

Ray County, Missouri · S 7 T 52 N R 27 W · Structure no. 9800

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
766
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over Higden Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt B S over Higden Br in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 766 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRt B S
CrossesHigden Br
LocationS 7 T 52 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 0B
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.33694, -93.97071
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic766 (2024)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 B S over Higden Br built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B S over Higden Br 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 B S over Higden Br carry?

About 766 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over Higden Br?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over Higden Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.