US Bridges

Mo 125 S over Barbers CR

Good

Christian County, Missouri · S 21 T 25 N R 19 W · Structure no. 3633

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
547
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 125 S over Barbers CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 125 S over Barbers CR in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 547 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,067 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesMo 125 S
CrossesBarbers CR
LocationS 21 T 25 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates36.84131, -93.01812
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2024)
Projected traffic1,067 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 125 S over Barbers CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 125 S over Barbers CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 125 S over Barbers CR carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mo 125 S over Barbers CR?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 125 S over Barbers CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.