US Bridges

Mo 14 E over Big Beaver CR

Fair

Douglas County, Missouri · S 23 T 27 N R 17 W · Structure no. 3058

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
315 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,667
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 14 E over Big Beaver CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 14 E over Big Beaver CR in Douglas County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,667 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,834 by 2044. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesMo 14 E
CrossesBig Beaver CR
LocationS 23 T 27 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates37.023, -92.7662
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,667 (2024)
Projected traffic2,834 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 14 E over Big Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 14 E over Big Beaver 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 Mo 14 E over Big Beaver CR carry?

About 1,667 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mo 14 E over Big Beaver CR?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 14 E over Big Beaver CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.