US Bridges

Rt M E over Black CR

Good

Shelby County, Missouri · S 19 T 59 N R 11 W · Structure no. 36684

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Black CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over Black CR in Shelby County, Missouri. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesBlack CR
LocationS 19 T 59 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates39.89622, -92.17507
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic334 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt M E over Black CR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M E over Black CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Black CR?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Black CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.