US Bridges

Rt B E over Mccarty CR

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 30 T 34 N R 29 W · Structure no. 9578

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
707
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Mccarty CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt B E over Mccarty 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 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 707 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesRt B E
CrossesMccarty CR
LocationS 30 T 34 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0B
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.65762, -94.15455
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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic707 (2024)
Projected traffic990 by 2044
Trucks28%
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 B E over Mccarty CR built?

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

What condition is Rt B E over Mccarty 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 B E over Mccarty CR carry?

About 707 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Mccarty CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Mccarty CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.