US Bridges

Mo 64A E over Mill Creek

Fair

Laclede County, Missouri · S 31 T 35 N R 17 W · Structure no. 9125

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,057
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 64A E over Mill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mo 64A E over Mill Creek in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,057 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,586 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMo 64A E
CrossesMill Creek
LocationS 31 T 35 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates37.72419, -92.85579
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,057 (2024)
Projected traffic1,586 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$290,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 64A E over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 64A E over Mill Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 64A E over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,057 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 64A E over Mill Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 64A E over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.