US Bridges

Mo 7 S over Big Rock CR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 31 T 48 N R 30 W · Structure no. 2117

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,456
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 7 S over Big Rock CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 7 S over Big Rock CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 56 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 5,456 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,366 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMo 7 S
CrossesBig Rock CR
LocationS 31 T 48 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates38.93005, -94.27315
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,456 (2024)
Projected traffic7,366 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 7 S over Big Rock CR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Mo 7 S over Big Rock 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 7 S over Big Rock CR carry?

About 5,456 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mo 7 S over Big Rock CR?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 7 S over Big Rock CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.