US Bridges

Rt M E over E Fk Grand Rvr

Poor

Worth County, Missouri · S 31 T 65 N R 30 W · Structure no. 846

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over E Fk Grand Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over E Fk Grand Rvr in Worth 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 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 377 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesE Fk Grand Rvr
LocationS 31 T 65 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates40.3977, -94.32707
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic377 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt M E over E Fk Grand Rvr built?

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

What condition is Rt M E over E Fk Grand Rvr 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt M E over E Fk Grand Rvr carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over E Fk Grand Rvr?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over E Fk Grand Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.