US Bridges

Mo 46 E over W Fk Big CR

Good

Harrison County, Missouri · S 15 T 66 N R 28 W · Structure no. 34097

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 46 E over W Fk Big CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mo 46 E over W Fk Big CR in Harrison 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesMo 46 E
CrossesW Fk Big CR
LocationS 15 T 66 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates40.51799, -94.05776
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic312 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 46 E over W Fk Big CR built?

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

What condition is Mo 46 E over W Fk Big CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 46 E over W Fk Big CR carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 46 E over W Fk Big CR?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 46 E over W Fk Big CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.