Mo 8 E over Meramec Rvr
FairCrawford County, Missouri · S 6 T 37 N R 5 W · Structure no. 4027
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 423 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,338
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 8 E over Meramec Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 8 E over Meramec Rvr in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,338 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,542 by 2044. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 8 E over Meramec Rvr built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 8 E over Meramec Rvr 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 Meramec Rvr carry?
About 1,338 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Mo 8 E over Meramec Rvr?
The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 8 E over Meramec Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.