US Bridges

Rt C E over Truman Reservoir

Fair

St. Clair County, Missouri · S 13 T 39 N R 25 W · Structure no. 3151

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,810 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
763
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C E over Truman Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt C E over Truman Reservoir in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 51 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 763 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 992 by 2044. The structure is 1,810 ft (551.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRt C E
CrossesTruman Reservoir
LocationS 13 T 39 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 0C
CountySt. Clair County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.13916, -93.62289
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,810 ft (551.7 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic763 (2024)
Projected traffic992 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 C E over Truman Reservoir built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Rt C E over Truman Reservoir 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rt C E over Truman Reservoir carry?

About 763 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt C E over Truman Reservoir?

The structure is 1,810 ft (551.7 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C E over Truman Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.