US Bridges

Rt M S over Hamilton CR

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 21 T 29 N R 10 W · Structure no. 8213

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
611
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over Hamilton CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt M S over Hamilton CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 611 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 855 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesRt M S
CrossesHamilton CR
LocationS 21 T 29 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0M
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.18293, -92.14375
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic611 (2024)
Projected traffic855 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Hamilton CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M S over Hamilton 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 October 2023.

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

About 611 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over Hamilton CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over Hamilton CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.