Old Mo 72 E over Hires CR
FairDent County, Missouri · S 3 T 35 N R 7 W · Structure no. 32046
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Mo 72 E over Hires CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Mo 72 E over Hires CR in Dent 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Mo 72 E over Hires CR built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Mo 72 E over Hires CR 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Old Mo 72 E over Hires CR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old Mo 72 E over Hires CR?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Old Mo 72 E over Hires CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.