US Bridges

Rt Af E over Big Piney Rvr

FairPosted for load

Texas County, Missouri · S 15 T 33 N R 10 W · Structure no. 1805

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
470 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Af E over Big Piney Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Af E over Big Piney Rvr in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 127 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2044. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Af E
CrossesBig Piney Rvr
LocationS 15 T 33 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0AF
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.56601, -92.02666
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2024)
Projected traffic178 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 Af E over Big Piney Rvr built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Af E over Big Piney Rvr 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Af E over Big Piney Rvr carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt Af E over Big Piney Rvr?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Af E over Big Piney Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.