US Bridges

Mo 124 E over Hungry Mother CR

Fair

Howard County, Missouri · S 12 T 50 N R 15 W · Structure no. 1035

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,086
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 124 E over Hungry Mother CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 124 E over Hungry Mother CR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 62 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,086 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,358 by 2044. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesMo 124 E
CrossesHungry Mother CR
LocationS 12 T 50 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 124
Coordinates39.14279, -92.55722
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,086 (2024)
Projected traffic1,358 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 124 E over Hungry Mother CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Mo 124 E over Hungry Mother CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 124 E over Hungry Mother CR carry?

About 1,086 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 124 E over Hungry Mother CR?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 124 E over Hungry Mother CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.