US Bridges

Rt Hh S over Mulberry CR

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 26 T 35 N R 29 W · Structure no. 6795

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Hh S over Mulberry CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Hh S over Mulberry CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Hh S
CrossesMulberry CR
LocationS 26 T 35 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0HH
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.7711, -94.10381
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Hh S over Mulberry CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Hh S over Mulberry 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 Hh S over Mulberry CR carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt Hh S over Mulberry CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Hh S over Mulberry CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.