US Bridges

Rt Pp E over Montgomery Br

Fair

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 2 T 62 N R 21 W · Structure no. 7983

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Pp E over Montgomery Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Pp E over Montgomery Br in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRt Pp E
CrossesMontgomery Br
LocationS 2 T 62 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0PP
Coordinates40.19728, -93.23381
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 Pp E over Montgomery Br built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Pp E over Montgomery 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 Pp E over Montgomery Br carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Pp E over Montgomery Br?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Pp E over Montgomery Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.