US Bridges

Is 70 E over Mulkey Br

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 2 T 48 N R 25 W · Structure no. 4701

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,079
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 E over Mulkey Br is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 E over Mulkey Br in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 75 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 15,079 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,896 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 70 E
CrossesMulkey Br
LocationS 2 T 48 N R 25 W
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates38.99067, -93.64573
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,079 (2024)
Projected traffic27,896 by 2044
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 70 E over Mulkey Br built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Is 70 E over Mulkey 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Is 70 E over Mulkey Br carry?

About 15,079 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 E over Mulkey Br?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 E over Mulkey Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.