US Bridges

Mo 156 E over Meyers Br

Fair

Knox County, Missouri · S 13 T 60 N R 10 W · Structure no. 8398

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
609
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 156 E over Meyers Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 156 E over Meyers Br in Knox County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 609 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 883 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesMo 156 E
CrossesMeyers Br
LocationS 13 T 60 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 156
Coordinates39.99283, -91.96749
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic609 (2024)
Projected traffic883 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 156 E over Meyers Br built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 156 E over Meyers Br 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 156 E over Meyers Br carry?

About 609 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Mo 156 E over Meyers Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 156 E over Meyers Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.