US Bridges

Mo 2 E over Poney CR

Poor

Cass County, Missouri · S 8 T 44 N R 33 W · Structure no. 2195

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,976
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 2 E over Poney CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 2 E over Poney CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,976 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,356 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 2 E
CrossesPoney CR
LocationS 8 T 44 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 2
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.63478, -94.58964
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,976 (2024)
Projected traffic7,356 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$901,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 2 E over Poney CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 2 E over Poney CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 2 E over Poney CR carry?

About 3,976 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 2 E over Poney CR?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 2 E over Poney CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.