US Bridges

Mo 124 E over Moniteau CR

Good

Howard County, Missouri · S 5 T 50 N R 14 W · Structure no. 33442

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,157
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 124 E over Moniteau CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 124 E over Moniteau CR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,157 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,446 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesMo 124 E
CrossesMoniteau CR
LocationS 5 T 50 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 124
Coordinates39.14965, -92.52191
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,157 (2024)
Projected traffic1,446 by 2044
Trucks14%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 124 E over Moniteau CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 124 E over Moniteau 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 124 E over Moniteau CR carry?

About 1,157 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 124 E over Moniteau CR?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 124 E over Moniteau CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.