US Bridges

Rt J E over Tiger Fk

PoorPosted for load

Shelby County, Missouri · S 20 T 59 N R 9 W · Structure no. 6706

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over Tiger Fk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J E over Tiger Fk in Shelby County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 192 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesRt J E
CrossesTiger Fk
LocationS 20 T 59 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates39.89824, -91.91917
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2024)
Projected traffic278 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J E over Tiger Fk built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J E over Tiger Fk 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 J E over Tiger Fk carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt J E over Tiger Fk?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J E over Tiger Fk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.