US Bridges

Rt B E over Horse CR

Good

Vernon County, Missouri · S 26 T 34 N R 29 W · Structure no. 34005

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
768
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Horse CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B E over Horse CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 768 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,075 by 2044. The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesRt B E
CrossesHorse CR
LocationS 26 T 34 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates37.6544, -94.0773
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length216 ft (65.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic768 (2024)
Projected traffic1,075 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt B E over Horse CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B E over Horse CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Rt B E over Horse CR carry?

About 768 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Horse CR?

The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Horse CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.