US Bridges

Rt M E over Messner Br

Fair

Shelby County, Missouri · S 22 T 59 N R 11 W · Structure no. 8628

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Messner Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt M E over Messner Br in Shelby County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRt M E
CrossesMessner Br
LocationS 22 T 59 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 0M
CountyShelby County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.8945, -92.10917
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed26.1 mi (42 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 M E over Messner Br built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M E over Messner 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 M E over Messner Br carry?

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

How long is Rt M E over Messner Br?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Messner Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.