Rt M E over CR

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 28 T 27 N R 10 E · Structure no. 8713

Built: 1932; 93 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected October 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete Continuous
Length: 26 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 490; 2024 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt M E over CR in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 686 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRt M E

CrossesCR

LocationS 28 T 27 N R 10 E

RouteState Highway 0M

CountyStoddard County

StateMissouri

Coordinates36.95722, -89.9701

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionOctober 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Operating rating42.7 US tons

Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckNot applicable

Main spans2

Design loadH 10

Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic490 (2024)

Projected traffic686 by 2044

Trucks11%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength

Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt M E over CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M E over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt M E over CR carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.