Mo 156 E over Troublesome CR
PoorLewis County, Missouri · S 13 T 60 N R 9 W · Structure no. 2491
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 275 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 487
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 156 E over Troublesome CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 156 E over Troublesome CR in Lewis County, Missouri. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 52 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 487 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 706 by 2044. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 156 E over Troublesome CR built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Mo 156 E over Troublesome 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 156 E over Troublesome CR carry?
About 487 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Mo 156 E over Troublesome CR?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 156 E over Troublesome CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.