US Bridges

Mo 156 E over Long Br

Fair

Macon County, Missouri · S 7 T 60 N R 14 W · Structure no. 3714

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
608
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 156 E over Long Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 156 E over Long Br in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 608 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesMo 156 E
CrossesLong Br
LocationS 7 T 60 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 156
Coordinates40.02122, -92.50232
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic608 (2024)
Projected traffic760 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 156 E over Long Br built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 156 E over Long 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 156 E over Long Br carry?

About 608 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 156 E over Long Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 156 E over Long Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.