US Bridges

Mo 6 E over Rt Mm

Fair

Daviess County, Missouri · S 18 T 59 N R 27 W · Structure no. 1889

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,810
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 6 E over Rt Mm is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 6 E over Rt Mm in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 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 3,810 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,001 by 2044. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesMo 6 E
CrossesRt Mm
LocationS 18 T 59 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates39.91922, -93.96717
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,810 (2024)
Projected traffic8,001 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 6 E over Rt Mm built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 6 E over Rt Mm 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 6 E over Rt Mm carry?

About 3,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mo 6 E over Rt Mm?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 6 E over Rt Mm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.