US Bridges

Mo 73 S over Coatney Br

Good

Dallas County, Missouri · S 15 T 36 N R 19 W · Structure no. 34324

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,052
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 73 S over Coatney Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 73 S over Coatney Br in Dallas County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,052 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,386 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMo 73 S
CrossesCoatney Br
LocationS 15 T 36 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates37.85913, -93.01291
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,052 (2024)
Projected traffic3,386 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 73 S over Coatney Br built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 73 S over Coatney Br 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 73 S over Coatney Br carry?

About 2,052 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mo 73 S over Coatney Br?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 73 S over Coatney Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.