US Bridges

Rt M S over Little CR

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 10 T 30 N R 7 E · Structure no. 9734

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over Little CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt M S over Little CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesRt M S
CrossesLittle CR
LocationS 10 T 30 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0M
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.29481, -90.27104
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2024)
Projected traffic566 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 M S over Little CR built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M S over Little 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rt M S over Little CR carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over Little CR?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over Little CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.