US Bridges

Rt Bb S over Cypress CR

Fair

Ripley County, Missouri · S 1 T 23 N R 3 E · Structure no. 7406

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
444
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Bb S over Cypress CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Bb S over Cypress CR in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 444 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 622 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Bb S
CrossesCypress CR
LocationS 1 T 23 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 0BB
CountyRipley County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.6725, -90.701
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2024)
Projected traffic622 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Bb S over Cypress CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Bb S over Cypress 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 Bb S over Cypress CR carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Bb S over Cypress CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Bb S over Cypress CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.