US Bridges

Rt C E over Horse Head CR

Fair

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 17 T 62 N R 19 W · Structure no. 9819

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
366
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C E over Horse Head CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt C E over Horse Head CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt C E
CrossesHorse Head CR
LocationS 17 T 62 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0C
CountySullivan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.17702, -93.05646
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2024)
Projected traffic458 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 C E over Horse Head CR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt C E over Horse Head CR 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 C E over Horse Head CR carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rt C E over Horse Head CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C E over Horse Head CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.