US Bridges

Mo 8 E over Yadkin CR

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 34 T 38 N R 4 W · Structure no. 3689

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,978
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 8 E over Yadkin CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 8 E over Yadkin CR in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 3,978 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,558 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMo 8 E
CrossesYadkin CR
LocationS 34 T 38 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates37.96868, -91.35248
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,978 (2024)
Projected traffic7,558 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 8 E over Yadkin CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 8 E over Yadkin 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 8 E over Yadkin CR carry?

About 3,978 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 8 E over Yadkin CR?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 8 E over Yadkin CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.