US Bridges

Mo 7 N over Rt B

Good

Henry County, Missouri · S 34 T 43 N R 28 W · Structure no. 3431

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,698
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 7 N over Rt B is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 7 N over Rt B in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7,698 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,472 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 7 N
CrossesRt B
LocationS 34 T 43 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates38.46687, -94.00301
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,698 (2024)
Projected traffic13,472 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 7 N over Rt B built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 7 N over Rt B 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 7 N over Rt B carry?

About 7,698 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Mo 7 N over Rt B?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 7 N over Rt B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.