US Bridges

Rt W E over Bakers Br

Fair

St. Clair County, Missouri · S 13 T 36 N R 26 W · Structure no. 8193

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W E over Bakers Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt W E over Bakers Br in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt W E
CrossesBakers Br
LocationS 13 T 36 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 0W
CountySt. Clair County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.87628, -93.75211
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2024)
Projected traffic99 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 W E over Bakers Br built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W E over Bakers 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 W E over Bakers Br carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt W E over Bakers Br?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W E over Bakers Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.