US Bridges

Rt B E over Truman Reservoir

Poor

St. Clair County, Missouri · S 18 T 38 N R 25 W · Structure no. 3348

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
504 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Truman Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B E over Truman Reservoir in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2044. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRt B E
CrossesTruman Reservoir
LocationS 18 T 38 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates38.05937, -93.71204
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length504 ft (153.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic585 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt B E over Truman Reservoir built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B E over Truman Reservoir in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

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

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Truman Reservoir?

The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Truman Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.