US Bridges

Rt U E over Silver Lk Br

Fair

Stone County, Missouri · S 19 T 26 N R 22 W · Structure no. 7560

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
526
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U E over Silver Lk Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt U E over Silver Lk Br in Stone County, Missouri. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 526 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,052 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRt U E
CrossesSilver Lk Br
LocationS 19 T 26 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 0U
Coordinates36.9466, -93.38722
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic526 (2024)
Projected traffic1,052 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 U E over Silver Lk Br built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt U E over Silver Lk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rt U E over Silver Lk Br carry?

About 526 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt U E over Silver Lk Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U E over Silver Lk Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.