Rt D E over Bitter Root CR
FairVernon County, Missouri · S 19 T 37 N R 33 W · Structure no. 9796
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 69
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt D E over Bitter Root CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt D E over Bitter Root CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt D E over Bitter Root CR built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt D E over Bitter Root 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 Bitter Root CR carry?
About 69 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Rt D E over Bitter Root CR?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Rt D E over Bitter Root CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.