US Bridges

Mo 46 E over Banks CR

Fair

Atchison County, Missouri · S 21 T 64 N R 39 W · Structure no. 1501

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
591
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 46 E over Banks CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 46 E over Banks CR in Atchison County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 591 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesMo 46 E
CrossesBanks CR
LocationS 21 T 64 N R 39 W
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates40.33563, -95.30159
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic591 (2024)
Projected traffic768 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Mo 46 E over Banks CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 46 E over Banks 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 46 E over Banks CR carry?

About 591 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 46 E over Banks CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mo 46 E over Banks CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.