US Bridges

Rt B S over S Fk N Fabius Rvr

FairPosted for load

Scotland County, Missouri · S 31 T 66 N R 12 W · Structure no. 8405

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over S Fk N Fabius Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B S over S Fk N Fabius Rvr in Scotland County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 242 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRt B S
CrossesS Fk N Fabius Rvr
LocationS 31 T 66 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates40.48075, -92.27414
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2024)
Projected traffic351 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 B S over S Fk N Fabius Rvr built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B S over S Fk N Fabius Rvr 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt B S over S Fk N Fabius Rvr carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over S Fk N Fabius Rvr?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over S Fk N Fabius Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.