US Bridges

Mo 86 E over Table Rock Lk

Poor

Barry County, Missouri · S 14 T 21 N R 26 W · Structure no. 409

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
773 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,830
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 86 E over Table Rock Lk is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Mo 86 E over Table Rock Lk 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 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,020 by 2044. The structure is 773 ft (235.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesMo 86 E
CrossesTable Rock Lk
LocationS 14 T 21 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 86
Coordinates36.52344, -93.72448
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length773 ft (235.6 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 86 E over Table Rock Lk built?

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

What condition is Mo 86 E over Table Rock Lk 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 86 E over Table Rock Lk carry?

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

How long is Mo 86 E over Table Rock Lk?

The structure is 773 ft (235.6 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 86 E over Table Rock Lk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.