US Bridges

Mo 72 E over Buckskin Branch

Good

Bollinger County, Missouri · S 28 T 33 N R 9 E · Structure no. 31642

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,211
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 72 E over Buckskin Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Mo 72 E over Buckskin Branch in Bollinger County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,211 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,869 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMo 72 E
CrossesBuckskin Branch
LocationS 28 T 33 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates37.51603, -90.04971
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,211 (2024)
Projected traffic3,869 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 72 E over Buckskin Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 72 E over Buckskin Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 72 E over Buckskin Branch carry?

About 2,211 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mo 72 E over Buckskin Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Mo 72 E over Buckskin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.