US Bridges

Mo 72 E over Barnes CR

Fair

Madison County, Missouri · S 4 T 33 N R 6 E · Structure no. 2303

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,394
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 72 E over Barnes CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 72 E over Barnes CR in Madison County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 2,394 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,711 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesMo 72 E
CrossesBarnes CR
LocationS 4 T 33 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates37.57058, -90.38454
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,394 (2024)
Projected traffic3,711 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 72 E over Barnes CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 72 E over Barnes CR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 72 E over Barnes CR carry?

About 2,394 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 72 E over Barnes CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Mo 72 E over Barnes CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.