US Bridges

Rt M E over Parks Crk

Good

Wright County, Missouri · S 18 T 31 N R 15 W · Structure no. 37233

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
888
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Parks Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt M E over Parks Crk in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 888 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,376 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesParks Crk
LocationS 18 T 31 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates37.39283, -92.62074
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic888 (2024)
Projected traffic1,376 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt M E over Parks Crk built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M E over Parks Crk 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt M E over Parks Crk carry?

About 888 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Parks Crk?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Parks Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.