US Bridges

Rt V E over Barn Fork

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 21 T 28 N R 4 E · Structure no. 7343

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V E over Barn Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt V E over Barn Fork in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,044 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesRt V E
CrossesBarn Fork
LocationS 21 T 28 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 0V
Coordinates37.08921, -90.61436
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2024)
Projected traffic1,044 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 V E over Barn Fork built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt V E over Barn Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rt V E over Barn Fork carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt V E over Barn Fork?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V E over Barn Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.