US Bridges

Mo 2 E over Adams Br

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 9 T 44 N R 32 W · Structure no. 1770

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,981
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 2 E over Adams Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 2 E over Adams Br in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5,981 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,065 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesMo 2 E
CrossesAdams Br
LocationS 9 T 44 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates38.61993, -94.46134
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,981 (2024)
Projected traffic11,065 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 2 E over Adams Br built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 2 E over Adams 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 2 E over Adams Br carry?

About 5,981 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Mo 2 E over Adams Br?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Mo 2 E over Adams Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.