US Bridges

Mo 14 E over James Rvr

Fair

Christian County, Missouri · S 18 T 27 N R 22 W · Structure no. 2436

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
667 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,852
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 14 E over James Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 14 E over James Rvr in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,852 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,160 by 2044. The structure is 667 ft (203.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 14 E
CrossesJames Rvr
LocationS 18 T 27 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 14
CountyChristian County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.04556, -93.39108
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length667 ft (203.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,852 (2024)
Projected traffic11,160 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 14 E over James Rvr built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 14 E over James Rvr 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 14 E over James Rvr carry?

About 4,852 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 14 E over James Rvr?

The structure is 667 ft (203.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 14 E over James Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.