US Bridges

Rt a E over Indian CR

Poor

Washington County, Missouri · S 13 T 40 N R 1 W · Structure no. 285

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Indian CR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt a E over Indian CR in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesIndian CR
LocationS 13 T 40 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates38.19544, -90.98123
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic406 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt a E over Indian CR built?

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

What condition is Rt a E over Indian CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Rt a E over Indian CR carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Indian CR?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Indian CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.