US Bridges

Mo 72 E over Lit ST Francois Rv

Good

Madison County, Missouri · S 7 T 33 N R 7 E · Structure no. 32639

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
316 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,678
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 72 E over Lit ST Francois Rv is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 72 E over Lit ST Francois Rv in Madison County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 10,678 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,687 by 2044. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMo 72 E
CrossesLit ST Francois Rv
LocationS 7 T 33 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates37.56503, -90.31384
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,678 (2024)
Projected traffic18,687 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 72 E over Lit ST Francois Rv built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 72 E over Lit ST Francois Rv 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 72 E over Lit ST Francois Rv carry?

About 10,678 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 72 E over Lit ST Francois Rv?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 72 E over Lit ST Francois Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.