US Bridges

Mo 72 E over Stouts CR

Good

Iron County, Missouri · S 3 T 33 N R 4 E · Structure no. 36101

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,941
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 72 E over Stouts CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 72 E over Stouts CR in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,941 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,912 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesMo 72 E
CrossesStouts CR
LocationS 3 T 33 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates37.58506, -90.58436
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,941 (2024)
Projected traffic2,912 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 72 E over Stouts CR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 72 E over Stouts 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 72 E over Stouts CR carry?

About 1,941 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mo 72 E over Stouts CR?

The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 72 E over Stouts CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.