US Bridges

Mo 266 E over Pickerel CR

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 26 T 29 N R 24 W · Structure no. 2482

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,792
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 266 E over Pickerel CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 266 E over Pickerel CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 1,792 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,867 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMo 266 E
CrossesPickerel CR
LocationS 26 T 29 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 266
Coordinates37.19803, -93.52787
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,792 (2024)
Projected traffic2,867 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 266 E over Pickerel CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 266 E over Pickerel 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 266 E over Pickerel CR carry?

About 1,792 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 266 E over Pickerel CR?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 266 E over Pickerel CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.