US Bridges

Mo 7 S over Fields CR Ovrfl

Good

Henry County, Missouri · S 31 T 42 N R 26 W · Structure no. 4240

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 7 S over Fields CR Ovrfl is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 7 S over Fields CR Ovrfl in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesMo 7 S
CrossesFields CR Ovrfl
LocationS 31 T 42 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates38.39594, -93.8305
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Ovrfl built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 7 S over Fields CR Ovrfl 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 Ovrfl carry?

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

How long is Mo 7 S over Fields CR Ovrfl?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 7 S over Fields CR Ovrfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.