US Bridges

Mo 7 S over Knob CR

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 15 T 43 N R 29 W · Structure no. 5584

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,687
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 7 S over Knob CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 7 S over Knob CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 93 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 15,687 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,452 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesMo 7 S
CrossesKnob CR
LocationS 15 T 43 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates38.51562, -94.10803
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic15,687 (2024)
Projected traffic27,452 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Knob CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Mo 7 S over Knob 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 Knob CR carry?

About 15,687 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Mo 7 S over Knob CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 7 S over Knob CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.