US Bridges

Mo 86 E over Roaring Rvr

Fair

Barry County, Missouri · S 9 T 21 N R 26 W · Structure no. 408

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,830
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 86 E over Roaring Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 86 E over Roaring 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 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,020 by 2044. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 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
CrossesRoaring Rvr
LocationS 9 T 21 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 86
CountyBarry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.5505, -93.75681
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,830 (2024)
Projected traffic3,020 by 2044
Trucks13%
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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 86 E over Roaring Rvr built?

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

What condition is Mo 86 E over Roaring 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 September 2023.

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

About 1,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 86 E over Roaring Rvr?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 86 E over Roaring Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.