US Bridges

Rt P E over Rocky CR

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 20 T 28 N R 8 E · Structure no. 9871

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

About this bridge

Rt P E over Rocky CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt P E over Rocky 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 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt P E
CrossesRocky CR
LocationS 20 T 28 N R 8 E
RouteState Highway 0P
Coordinates37.07973, -90.19674
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 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 rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 Rocky CR built?

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

What condition is Rt P E over Rocky 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 P E over Rocky CR carry?

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

How long is Rt P E over Rocky CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P E over Rocky CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.