US Bridges

Mo 146 E over Racoon CR

Fair

Grundy County, Missouri · S 32 T 62 N R 25 W · Structure no. 2083

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
896
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 146 E over Racoon CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 146 E over Racoon CR in Grundy County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 896 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 146 E
CrossesRacoon CR
LocationS 32 T 62 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 146
CountyGrundy County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.12176, -93.73399
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic896 (2024)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 146 E over Racoon CR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 146 E over Racoon 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 146 E over Racoon CR carry?

About 896 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 146 E over Racoon CR?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 146 E over Racoon CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.