US Bridges

Rt Ae S over Burkhart Br

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 1 T 31 N R 12 W · Structure no. 6998

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ae S over Burkhart Br is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt Ae S over Burkhart Br in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ae S
CrossesBurkhart Br
LocationS 1 T 31 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 0AE
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.41753, -92.20272
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2024)
Projected traffic76 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Ae S over Burkhart Br built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ae S over Burkhart 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Ae S over Burkhart Br carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ae S over Burkhart Br?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ae S over Burkhart Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.