US Bridges

Mo 86 E over Kings Rvr

Fair

Barry County, Missouri · S 25 T 21 N R 25 W · Structure no. 407

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
434 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,426
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 86 E over Kings Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 86 E over Kings Rvr in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 2,426 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,003 by 2044. The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 86 E
CrossesKings Rvr
LocationS 25 T 21 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 86
CountyBarry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.50282, -93.60049
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length434 ft (132.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,426 (2024)
Projected traffic4,003 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 86 E over Kings Rvr built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 86 E over Kings Rvr 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 86 E over Kings Rvr carry?

About 2,426 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 86 E over Kings Rvr?

The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 86 E over Kings Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.