US Bridges

Mo 22 E over Youngs CR

Poor

Audrain County, Missouri · S 13 T 51 N R 11 W · Structure no. 4429

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,002
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 22 E over Youngs CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 22 E over Youngs CR in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3,002 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,653 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 22 E
CrossesYoungs CR
LocationS 13 T 51 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 22
CountyAudrain County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.20783, -92.10434
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,002 (2024)
Projected traffic4,653 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 22 E over Youngs CR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 22 E over Youngs CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 22 E over Youngs CR carry?

About 3,002 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 22 E over Youngs CR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 22 E over Youngs CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.