US Bridges

Mo 14 E over White Rvr

Fair

Douglas County, Missouri · S 27 T 25 N R 11 W · Structure no. 5506

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
465 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
431
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 14 E over White Rvr is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Mo 14 E over White Rvr in Douglas 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 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 431 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 733 by 2044. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 14 E
CrossesWhite Rvr
LocationS 27 T 25 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 14
CountyDouglas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.81093, -92.14931
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length465 ft (141.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2024)
Projected traffic733 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 14 E over White Rvr built?

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

What condition is Mo 14 E over White Rvr 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 14 E over White Rvr carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 14 E over White Rvr?

The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 14 E over White Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.