US Bridges

US 40 E over Moniteau Creek

Fair

Howard County, Missouri · S 36 T 49 N R 15 W · Structure no. 4821

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
372 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,397
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 E over Moniteau Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 E over Moniteau Creek in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 4,397 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,716 by 2044. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40 E
CrossesMoniteau Creek
LocationS 36 T 49 N R 15 W
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyHoward County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.99299, -92.56491
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,397 (2024)
Projected traffic5,716 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 US 40 E over Moniteau Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 E over Moniteau Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 40 E over Moniteau Creek carry?

About 4,397 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 40 E over Moniteau Creek?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 E over Moniteau Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.