US Bridges

Mo 22 E over KCS RR

Poor

Audrain County, Missouri · S 35 T 52 N R 12 W · Structure no. 5896

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
203 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,488
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 22 E over KCS RR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 22 E over KCS RR in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 3,488 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,406 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 22 E
CrossesKCS RR
LocationS 35 T 52 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 22
CountyAudrain County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.24474, -92.23117
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,488 (2024)
Projected traffic5,406 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 22 E over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 22 E over KCS RR 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 KCS RR carry?

About 3,488 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 22 E over KCS RR?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 22 E over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.