US Bridges

Mo 116 E over Stevenson CR

Fair

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 29 T 55 N R 29 W · Structure no. 2478

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,286
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 116 E over Stevenson CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 116 E over Stevenson CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 3,286 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,436 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesMo 116 E
CrossesStevenson CR
LocationS 29 T 55 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates39.55538, -94.18024
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,286 (2024)
Projected traffic4,436 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Stevenson CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 116 E over Stevenson 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 November 2024.

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

About 3,286 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 116 E over Stevenson CR?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 116 E over Stevenson CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.