US Bridges

Mo 18 E over Fields CR

Fair

Henry County, Missouri · S 6 T 41 N R 26 W · Structure no. 3407

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
415 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,703
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 18 E over Fields CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 18 E over Fields CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 49 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 1,703 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,555 by 2044. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 18 E
CrossesFields CR
LocationS 6 T 41 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 18
CountyHenry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.37897, -93.83682
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,703 (2024)
Projected traffic2,555 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 18 E over Fields CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Mo 18 E over Fields 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 18 E over Fields CR carry?

About 1,703 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 18 E over Fields CR?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 18 E over Fields CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.