Rt M E over James Rvr
PoorPosted for loadStone County, Missouri · S 8 T 26 N R 22 W · Structure no. 8267
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 533 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,571
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt M E over James Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over James Rvr in Stone County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4 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 3,571 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,142 by 2044. The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt M E over James Rvr built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt M E over James Rvr 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Rt M E over James Rvr carry?
About 3,571 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Rt M E over James Rvr?
The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Rt M E over James Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.