US Bridges

Rt M S over Hightower CR

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 30 T 37 N R 30 W · Structure no. 3437

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
503
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over Hightower CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt M S over Hightower CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 503 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesRt M S
CrossesHightower CR
LocationS 30 T 37 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0M
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.95796, -94.28234
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic503 (2024)
Projected traffic704 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 M S over Hightower CR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M S over Hightower 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 March 2024.

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

About 503 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over Hightower CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Rt M S over Hightower CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.