US Bridges

Mo 46 E over Hickory CR

Good

Atchison County, Missouri · S 19 T 64 N R 38 W · Structure no. 34019

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
404
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 46 E over Hickory CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mo 46 E over Hickory CR in Atchison County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 404 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesMo 46 E
CrossesHickory CR
LocationS 19 T 64 N R 38 W
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates40.3351, -95.23554
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2024)
Projected traffic525 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 Mo 46 E over Hickory CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 46 E over Hickory CR 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 September 2023.

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

About 404 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 46 E over Hickory CR?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 46 E over Hickory CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.