US Bridges

Mo 164 E over Upper Buffalo CR

Good

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 3 T 16 N R 8 E · Structure no. 3781

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
737
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 164 E over Upper Buffalo CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 164 E over Upper Buffalo CR in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 737 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,179 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesMo 164 E
CrossesUpper Buffalo CR
LocationS 3 T 16 N R 8 E
RouteState Highway 164
Coordinates36.04646, -90.17924
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic737 (2024)
Projected traffic1,179 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 164 E over Upper Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 164 E over Upper Buffalo 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 164 E over Upper Buffalo CR carry?

About 737 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Mo 164 E over Upper Buffalo CR?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 164 E over Upper Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.