US Bridges

Mo 94 E over Lakes Br

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 7 T 49 N R 8 W · Structure no. 524

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,602
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 94 E over Lakes Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 94 E over Lakes Br in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,602 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,643 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesMo 94 E
CrossesLakes Br
LocationS 7 T 49 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates38.68225, -91.85751
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,602 (2024)
Projected traffic2,643 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 94 E over Lakes Br built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 94 E over Lakes 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 94 E over Lakes Br carry?

About 1,602 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 94 E over Lakes Br?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 94 E over Lakes Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.