US Bridges

Rt J E over Foster Br

Fair

Reynolds County, Missouri · S 30 T 33 N R 1 E · Structure no. 7611

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
474
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over Foster Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt J E over Foster Br in Reynolds County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 474 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 664 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesRt J E
CrossesFoster Br
LocationS 30 T 33 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 0J
CountyReynolds County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.53364, -90.97687
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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2024)
Projected traffic664 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 J E over Foster Br built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J E over Foster 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 J E over Foster Br carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt J E over Foster Br?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J E over Foster Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.