US Bridges

Mo 30 E over Heads CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 666 T 42 N R 4 E · Structure no. 3786

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,249
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 30 E over Heads CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 30 E over Heads CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 12,249 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,661 by 2044. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 30 E
CrossesHeads CR
LocationS 666 T 42 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates38.41489, -90.57989
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,249 (2024)
Projected traffic22,661 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 30 E over Heads CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 30 E over Heads 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 30 E over Heads CR carry?

About 12,249 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 30 E over Heads CR?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 30 E over Heads CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.