US Bridges

Rt Ra S over Mc Carty Br

Fair

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 19 T 63 N R 19 W · Structure no. 2506

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ra S over Mc Carty Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Ra S over Mc Carty Br in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ra S
CrossesMc Carty Br
LocationS 19 T 63 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0RA
CountySullivan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.24336, -93.07812
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Ra S over Mc Carty Br built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ra S over Mc Carty 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Ra S over Mc Carty Br carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ra S over Mc Carty Br?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ra S over Mc Carty Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.