US Bridges

Rt M S over Yocum CR

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 25 T 22 N R 19 W · Structure no. 7481

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over Yocum CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt M S over Yocum CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt M S
CrossesYocum CR
LocationS 25 T 22 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates36.56446, -92.99689
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2024)
Projected traffic393 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 M S over Yocum CR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M S over Yocum 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rt M S over Yocum CR carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over Yocum CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over Yocum CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.