US Bridges

Mo 64 E over Niangua Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Dallas County, Missouri · S 25 T 35 N R 18 W · Structure no. 5520

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
467 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
976
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 64 E over Niangua Rvr is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Mo 64 E over Niangua Rvr in Dallas County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 976 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,415 by 2044. The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesMo 64 E
CrossesNiangua Rvr
LocationS 25 T 35 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates37.73794, -92.86067
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length467 ft (142.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic976 (2024)
Projected traffic1,415 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 64 E over Niangua Rvr built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 64 E over Niangua Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 64 E over Niangua Rvr carry?

About 976 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 64 E over Niangua Rvr?

The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 64 E over Niangua Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.