US Bridges

Mo 90 E over Trent CR

Poor

McDonald County, Missouri · S 32 T 22 N R 29 W · Structure no. 1519

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
457
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 90 E over Trent CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 90 E over Trent CR in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3 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 457 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesMo 90 E
CrossesTrent CR
LocationS 32 T 22 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates36.57605, -94.08496
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic457 (2024)
Projected traffic800 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 90 E over Trent CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 90 E over Trent 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 90 E over Trent CR carry?

About 457 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mo 90 E over Trent CR?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 90 E over Trent CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.