US Bridges

Rt Bb E over Baker Br

Fair

St. Clair County, Missouri · S 26 T 38 N R 28 W · Structure no. 6863

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Bb E over Baker Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Bb E over Baker Br in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Bb E
CrossesBaker Br
LocationS 26 T 38 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 0BB
CountySt. Clair County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.02919, -93.98359
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic104 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 E over Baker Br built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Bb E over Baker 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Bb E over Baker Br carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Bb E over Baker Br?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Bb E over Baker Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.