US Bridges

Mo 72 E over Bunker CR

Good

Dent County, Missouri · S 14 T 34 N R 6 W · Structure no. 30895

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,072
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 72 E over Bunker CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 72 E over Bunker CR in Dent County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,072 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,608 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesMo 72 E
CrossesBunker CR
LocationS 14 T 34 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates37.65091, -91.5632
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,072 (2024)
Projected traffic7,608 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 72 E over Bunker CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 72 E over Bunker 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 72 E over Bunker CR carry?

About 5,072 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 72 E over Bunker CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mo 72 E over Bunker CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.