US Bridges

Mo 126 E over Heath Br

Fair

Barton County, Missouri · S 27 T 31 N R 29 W · Structure no. 8896

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,751
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 126 E over Heath Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 126 E over Heath Br in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 1,751 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,539 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 126 E
CrossesHeath Br
LocationS 27 T 31 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 126
CountyBarton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.39336, -94.1036
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,751 (2024)
Projected traffic2,539 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 126 E over Heath Br built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 126 E over Heath Br 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 126 E over Heath Br carry?

About 1,751 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 126 E over Heath Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 126 E over Heath Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.