US Bridges

Rt a E over Small CR

Fair

Scott County, Missouri · S 18 T 29 N R 13 E · Structure no. 8915

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
962
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Small CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt a E over Small CR in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 962 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,395 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesSmall CR
LocationS 18 T 29 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates37.17593, -89.65
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic962 (2024)
Projected traffic1,395 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 a E over Small CR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a E over Small 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rt a E over Small CR carry?

About 962 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Small CR?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Small CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.