US Bridges

Mo 81 S over Fox Rvr

Good

Clark County, Missouri · S 1 T 65 N R 8 W · Structure no. 33925

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
334 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
923
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 81 S over Fox Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 81 S over Fox Rvr in Clark County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 923 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,338 by 2044. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMo 81 S
CrossesFox Rvr
LocationS 1 T 65 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 81
Coordinates40.46334, -91.73448
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic923 (2024)
Projected traffic1,338 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 81 S over Fox Rvr built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 81 S over Fox Rvr 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 2021.

How much traffic does Mo 81 S over Fox Rvr carry?

About 923 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 81 S over Fox Rvr?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 81 S over Fox Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.