US Bridges

Rt M E over Hayden CR

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 7 T 36 N R 4 E · Structure no. 6224

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,169
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Hayden CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt M E over Hayden CR in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,169 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt M E
CrossesHayden CR
LocationS 7 T 36 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 0M
CountySt. Francois County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.852, -90.62816
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,169 (2024)
Projected traffic1,870 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 M E over Hayden CR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M E over Hayden 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rt M E over Hayden CR carry?

About 1,169 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Hayden CR?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Hayden CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.