US Bridges

Rt D E over Rinehart CR

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 29 T 37 N R 32 W · Structure no. 8757

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Rinehart CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt D E over Rinehart CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt D E
CrossesRinehart CR
LocationS 29 T 37 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates37.95544, -94.46797
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 D E over Rinehart CR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D E over Rinehart 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 D E over Rinehart CR carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Rinehart CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rt D E over Rinehart CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.