Mo 72 E over Piney CR
FairMadison County, Missouri · S 5 T 33 N R 6 E · Structure no. 4597
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,238
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 72 E over Piney CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 72 E over Piney CR in Madison County, Missouri. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 103 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 1,238 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 72 E over Piney CR built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is Mo 72 E over Piney 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 Piney CR carry?
About 1,238 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mo 72 E over Piney CR?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 72 E over Piney CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.