US Bridges

Rt H E over Marmaton Rvr

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 6 T 35 N R 32 W · Structure no. 1520

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
474 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
677
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Marmaton Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H E over Marmaton Rvr in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 59 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 677 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2044. The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesRt H E
CrossesMarmaton Rvr
LocationS 6 T 35 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates37.8461, -94.50998
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length474 ft (144.5 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic677 (2024)
Projected traffic948 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 H E over Marmaton Rvr built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt H E over Marmaton 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rt H E over Marmaton Rvr carry?

About 677 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Marmaton Rvr?

The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Marmaton Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.