US Bridges

Mo 7 S over Fields CR

Good

Henry County, Missouri · S 30 T 42 N R 26 W · Structure no. 4239

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 7 S over Fields CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 7 S over Fields CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,250 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesMo 7 S
CrossesFields CR
LocationS 30 T 42 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates38.39944, -93.83487
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2024)
Projected traffic19,250 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 7 S over Fields CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 7 S over Fields 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 7 S over Fields CR carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 7 S over Fields CR?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 7 S over Fields CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.