Mo 18 E over Town CR
PoorHenry County, Missouri · S 4 T 41 N R 26 W · Structure no. 3408
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,414
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 18 E over Town CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 18 E over Town 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,414 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,621 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 18 E over Town 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 Town CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 18 E over Town CR carry?
About 2,414 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mo 18 E over Town CR?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 18 E over Town CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.