US Bridges

Mo 116 E over Lost CR

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 24 T 55 N R 37 W · Structure no. 2143

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
594
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 116 E over Lost CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 116 E over Lost CR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 594 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 772 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 116 E
CrossesLost CR
LocationS 24 T 55 N R 37 W
RouteState Highway 116
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.58874, -95.01078
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic594 (2024)
Projected traffic772 by 2044
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 116 E over Lost CR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 116 E over Lost CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 116 E over Lost CR carry?

About 594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is Mo 116 E over Lost CR?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 116 E over Lost CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.