US Bridges

Mo 7 S over Eight Mile CR

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 18 T 44 N R 30 W · Structure no. 5461

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,238
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 7 S over Eight Mile CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 7 S over Eight Mile CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 94 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 18,238 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,917 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 7 S
CrossesEight Mile CR
LocationS 18 T 44 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 7
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.60237, -94.26998
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 above top of footing
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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,238 (2024)
Projected traffic31,917 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 7 S over Eight Mile CR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Mo 7 S over Eight Mile 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 7 S over Eight Mile CR carry?

About 18,238 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Mo 7 S over Eight Mile CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 7 S over Eight Mile CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.