US Bridges

Mo 72 E over Pearson CR

Fair

Iron County, Missouri · S 36 T 34 N R 4 E · Structure no. 5361

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,941
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 72 E over Pearson CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 72 E over Pearson CR in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,941 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,912 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 72 E
CrossesPearson CR
LocationS 36 T 34 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 72
CountyIron County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.599, -90.54568
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 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 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 72 E over Pearson CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 72 E over Pearson 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 October 2023.

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

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

How long is Mo 72 E over Pearson CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 72 E over Pearson CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.