US Bridges

Mo 16 E over Mid Fabius Rvr

Good

Lewis County, Missouri · S 12 T 61 N R 8 W · Structure no. 35455

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
337 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
919
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 16 E over Mid Fabius Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 16 E over Mid Fabius Rvr in Lewis County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 919 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,333 by 2044. The structure is 337 ft (102.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesMo 16 E
CrossesMid Fabius Rvr
LocationS 12 T 61 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates40.09363, -91.73578
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length337 ft (102.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic919 (2024)
Projected traffic1,333 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 16 E over Mid Fabius Rvr built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 16 E over Mid Fabius Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 16 E over Mid Fabius Rvr carry?

About 919 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Mo 16 E over Mid Fabius Rvr?

The structure is 337 ft (102.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 16 E over Mid Fabius Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.