US Bridges

Rt Aa E over Hooks CR

Fair

Schuyler County, Missouri · S 29 T 66 N R 15 W · Structure no. 5221

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Aa E over Hooks CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Aa E over Hooks CR in Schuyler County, Missouri. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Aa E
CrossesHooks CR
LocationS 29 T 66 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 0AA
CountySchuyler County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.49707, -92.61311
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
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2024)
Projected traffic293 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Aa E over Hooks CR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Aa E over Hooks 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Aa E over Hooks CR carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rt Aa E over Hooks CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Aa E over Hooks CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.