US Bridges

Rt B S over Buzzard CR

Fair

Ripley County, Missouri · S 10 T 23 N R 4 E · Structure no. 6699

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
941
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over Buzzard CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt B S over Buzzard CR in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 941 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,317 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt B S
CrossesBuzzard CR
LocationS 10 T 23 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates36.6519, -90.61049
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic941 (2024)
Projected traffic1,317 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Buzzard CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B S over Buzzard 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt B S over Buzzard CR carry?

About 941 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over Buzzard CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over Buzzard CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.