US Bridges

Mo 72 E over Little Whitewater

Good

Bollinger County, Missouri · S 27 T 33 N R 9 E · Structure no. 32640

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,211
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 72 E over Little Whitewater is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mo 72 E over Little Whitewater in Bollinger County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 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 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMo 72 E
CrossesLittle Whitewater
LocationS 27 T 33 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates37.51945, -90.03805
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed18 mi (29 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 Little Whitewater built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 72 E over Little Whitewater 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 72 E over Little Whitewater carry?

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

How long is Mo 72 E over Little Whitewater?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 72 E over Little Whitewater?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.