US Bridges

Mo 266 E over Br of Sac River

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 19 T 29 N R 23 W · Structure no. 3877

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,792
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 266 E over Br of Sac River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 266 E over Br of Sac River in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,792 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,867 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMo 266 E
CrossesBr of Sac River
LocationS 19 T 29 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 266
Coordinates37.20821, -93.48765
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed18 mi (29 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 Br of Sac River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 266 E over Br of Sac River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mo 266 E over Br of Sac River carry?

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

How long is Mo 266 E over Br of Sac River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mo 266 E over Br of Sac River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.