US Bridges

Mo 72 E over US 67

Fair

Madison County, Missouri · S 12 T 33 N R 6 E · Structure no. 33679

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,830
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 72 E over US 67 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mo 72 E over US 67 in Madison County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,830 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,453 by 2044. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMo 72 E
CrossesUS 67
LocationS 12 T 33 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates37.56439, -90.32157
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,830 (2024)
Projected traffic8,453 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 72 E over US 67 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 72 E over US 67 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 72 E over US 67 carry?

About 4,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 72 E over US 67?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 72 E over US 67?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.