US Bridges

Mo 20 E over CR

Poor

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 25 T 50 N R 26 W · Structure no. 5097

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,791
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 20 E over CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 20 E over CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,791 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,866 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 20 E
CrossesCR
LocationS 25 T 50 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 20
CountyLafayette County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.09526, -93.73574
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,791 (2024)
Projected traffic2,866 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 20 E over CR built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 20 E over CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 20 E over CR carry?

About 1,791 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 20 E over CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 20 E over CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.