US Bridges

Mo 224 E over Sni-A-Bar CR

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 15 T 50 N R 28 W · Structure no. 33156

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
339 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 224 E over Sni-A-Bar CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mo 224 E over Sni-A-Bar CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2044. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 224 E
CrossesSni-A-Bar CR
LocationS 15 T 50 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 224
CountyLafayette County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.13366, -93.97471
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 224 E over Sni-A-Bar CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 224 E over Sni-A-Bar 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 224 E over Sni-A-Bar CR carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mo 224 E over Sni-A-Bar CR?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 224 E over Sni-A-Bar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.