US Bridges

Mo 116 E over Lost CR

Good

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 11 T 55 N R 37 W · Structure no. 34095

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
594
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 116 E over Lost CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 116 E over Lost CR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 594 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 772 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesMo 116 E
CrossesLost CR
LocationS 11 T 55 N R 37 W
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates39.58549, -95.02254
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 116 E over Lost CR 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 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 116 E over Lost CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.