US Bridges

Rt P E over Barnes CR

Good

Wayne County, Missouri · S 4 T 28 N R 7 E · Structure no. 9870

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
224
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P E over Barnes CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt P E over Barnes CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 224 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt P E
CrossesBarnes CR
LocationS 4 T 28 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0P
Coordinates37.12844, -90.29345
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2024)
Projected traffic325 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 P E over Barnes CR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt P E over Barnes CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Rt P E over Barnes CR carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt P E over Barnes CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P E over Barnes CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.