US Bridges

Mo 27 N over Fox River

Good

Clark County, Missouri · S 5 T 64 N R 6 W · Structure no. 31558

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
321 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,787
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 27 N over Fox River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 27 N over Fox River in Clark County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,787 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,295 by 2044. The structure is 321 ft (97.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 27 N
CrossesFox River
LocationS 5 T 64 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates40.37149, -91.58801
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,787 (2024)
Projected traffic5,295 by 2044
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 27 N over Fox River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 27 N over Fox River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 27 N over Fox River carry?

About 2,787 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is Mo 27 N over Fox River?

The structure is 321 ft (97.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 27 N over Fox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.