US Bridges

Mo 111 S over Tarkio Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Holt County, Missouri · S 9 T 62 N R 40 W · Structure no. 8992

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
304
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 111 S over Tarkio Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Mo 111 S over Tarkio Rvr in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 304 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesMo 111 S
CrossesTarkio Rvr
LocationS 9 T 62 N R 40 W
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates40.19023, -95.42367
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2024)
Projected traffic395 by 2044
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 111 S over Tarkio Rvr built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 111 S over Tarkio Rvr 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 111 S over Tarkio Rvr carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is Mo 111 S over Tarkio Rvr?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 111 S over Tarkio Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.