US Bridges

Mo 2 E over Scaly Bark CR

Good

Johnson County, Missouri · S 8 T 44 N R 28 W · Structure no. 11906

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
768
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 2 E over Scaly Bark CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 2 E over Scaly Bark CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 768 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesMo 2 E
CrossesScaly Bark CR
LocationS 8 T 44 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates38.62261, -94.03001
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic768 (2024)
Projected traffic1,190 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 2 E over Scaly Bark CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 2 E over Scaly Bark 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 2 E over Scaly Bark CR carry?

About 768 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 2 E over Scaly Bark CR?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 2 E over Scaly Bark CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.