US Bridges

Rt B S over Br of N Fabius Rvr

Poor

Scotland County, Missouri · S 29 T 66 N R 12 W · Structure no. 9586

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over Br of N Fabius Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt B S over Br of N Fabius Rvr in Scotland 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 242 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRt B S
CrossesBr of N Fabius Rvr
LocationS 29 T 66 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 0B
CountyScotland County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.49993, -92.27394
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt B S over Br of N Fabius Rvr built?

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

What condition is Rt B S over Br of N Fabius Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

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

How long is Rt B S over Br of N Fabius Rvr?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over Br of N Fabius Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.