US Bridges

Rt Mm E over Pryor CR

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 8 T 37 N R 32 W · Structure no. 7057

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Mm E over Pryor CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Mm E over Pryor CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 67 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 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt Mm E
CrossesPryor CR
LocationS 8 T 37 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0MM
Coordinates37.99906, -94.47395
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2024)
Projected traffic193 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Mm E over Pryor CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Rt Mm E over Pryor 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Mm E over Pryor CR carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Mm E over Pryor CR?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Mm E over Pryor CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.