US Bridges

Mo 14 E over Finley CR

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Missouri · S 22 T 27 N R 21 W · Structure no. 808

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
373 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 14 E over Finley CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 14 E over Finley CR in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,340 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,282 by 2044. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 14 E
CrossesFinley CR
LocationS 22 T 27 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 14
CountyChristian County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.02443, -93.20797
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
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length373 ft (113.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,340 (2024)
Projected traffic35,282 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 14 E over Finley CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Mo 14 E over Finley 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 14 E over Finley CR carry?

About 15,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 14 E over Finley CR?

The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 14 E over Finley CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.