US Bridges

Mo 124 E over Reader Br

Fair

Boone County, Missouri · S 9 T 50 N R 13 W · Structure no. 8667

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,225
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 124 E over Reader Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 124 E over Reader Br in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 2,225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,894 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 124 E
CrossesReader Br
LocationS 9 T 50 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 124
CountyBoone County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.13096, -92.38069
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 (7.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,225 (2024)
Projected traffic3,894 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 124 E over Reader Br built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 124 E over Reader 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 124 E over Reader Br carry?

About 2,225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mo 124 E over Reader Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 124 E over Reader Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.