US Bridges

Mo 185 S over St. Johns CR

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 19 T 43 N R 2 W · Structure no. 30198

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,477
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 185 S over St. Johns CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 185 S over St. Johns CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,477 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,806 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesMo 185 S
CrossesSt. Johns CR
LocationS 19 T 43 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 185
Coordinates38.4628, -91.18534
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,477 (2024)
Projected traffic2,806 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 185 S over St. Johns CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 185 S over St. Johns 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 185 S over St. Johns CR carry?

About 1,477 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 185 S over St. Johns CR?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 185 S over St. Johns CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.