US Bridges

Mo 64 E over Pomme De Terre Lk

Poor

Hickory County, Missouri · S 18 T 36 N R 21 W · Structure no. 649

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,684 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
1,990
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 64 E over Pomme De Terre Lk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 64 E over Pomme De Terre Lk in Hickory County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 65 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 4 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 1,990 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,687 by 2044. The structure is 1,684 ft (513.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesMo 64 E
CrossesPomme De Terre Lk
LocationS 18 T 36 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates37.86296, -93.27909
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans19
Design loadHS 15
Structure length1,684 ft (513.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,990 (2024)
Projected traffic2,687 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$16.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 64 E over Pomme De Terre Lk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Mo 64 E over Pomme De Terre Lk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 64 E over Pomme De Terre Lk carry?

About 1,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 64 E over Pomme De Terre Lk?

The structure is 1,684 ft (513.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 64 E over Pomme De Terre Lk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.