US Bridges

Mo 2 E over CR

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 4 T 44 N R 31 W · Structure no. 4978

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,142
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 2 E over CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 2 E over CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 99 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 8,142 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,063 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 2 E
CrossesCR
LocationS 4 T 44 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 2
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.64118, -94.35191
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,142 (2024)
Projected traffic15,063 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 2 E over CR built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Mo 2 E over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 2 E over CR carry?

About 8,142 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 2 E over CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 2 E over CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.