US Bridges

Mo 85 S over Thompson Br

Good

Gentry County, Missouri · S 31 T 63 N R 30 W · Structure no. 33859

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 85 S over Thompson Br is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 85 S over Thompson Br in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesMo 85 S
CrossesThompson Br
LocationS 31 T 63 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 85
Coordinates40.21389, -94.33167
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2024)
Projected traffic672 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 85 S over Thompson Br built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 85 S over Thompson Br 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 85 S over Thompson Br carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 85 S over Thompson Br?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 85 S over Thompson Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.