US Bridges

Mo 8 E over Huzzah CR

Good

Crawford County, Missouri · S 25 T 38 N R 3 W · Structure no. 3910

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
491 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,559
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 8 E over Huzzah CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 8 E over Huzzah CR in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,559 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,962 by 2044. The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesMo 8 E
CrossesHuzzah CR
LocationS 25 T 38 N R 3 W
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates37.97488, -91.20442
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length491 ft (149.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,559 (2024)
Projected traffic2,962 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 Huzzah CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 8 E over Huzzah 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 May 2024.

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

About 1,559 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Mo 8 E over Huzzah CR?

The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 8 E over Huzzah CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.