US Bridges

Rt B S over Carolina Br

Poor

Webster County, Missouri · S 3 T 29 N R 19 W · Structure no. 9879

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
859
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over Carolina Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt B S over Carolina Br in Webster 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 859 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,374 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRt B S
CrossesCarolina Br
LocationS 3 T 29 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0B
CountyWebster County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.24772, -93.00832
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic859 (2024)
Projected traffic1,374 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt B S over Carolina Br built?

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

What condition is Rt B S over Carolina Br 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt B S over Carolina Br carry?

About 859 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over Carolina Br?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over Carolina Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.