US Bridges

Rt E S over Thomas Br

Fair

Shelby County, Missouri · S 14 T 59 N R 10 W · Structure no. 7022

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
364
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E S over Thomas Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt E S over Thomas Br in Shelby County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 364 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt E S
CrossesThomas Br
LocationS 14 T 59 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0E
CountyShelby County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.91356, -91.98492
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2024)
Projected traffic528 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 E S over Thomas Br built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt E S over Thomas Br 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt E S over Thomas Br carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rt E S over Thomas Br?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E S over Thomas Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.