US Bridges

Rt M E over Brown Br

PoorPosted for load

Stone County, Missouri · S 12 T 26 N R 24 W · Structure no. 9225

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
444
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Brown Br is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt M E over Brown Br in Stone County, Missouri. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 3 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 444 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 888 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesBrown Br
LocationS 12 T 26 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates36.97694, -93.51166
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2024)
Projected traffic888 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt M E over Brown Br built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

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

About 444 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Brown Br?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Brown Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.