US Bridges

Mo 68 E over Coppedge CR

Fair

Maries County, Missouri · S 35 T 39 N R 7 W · Structure no. 2865

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,868
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 68 E over Coppedge CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 68 E over Coppedge CR in Maries County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,868 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,159 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMo 68 E
CrossesCoppedge CR
LocationS 35 T 39 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 68
CountyMaries County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.06049, -91.66362
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,868 (2024)
Projected traffic4,159 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 68 E over Coppedge CR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 68 E over Coppedge 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 68 E over Coppedge CR carry?

About 2,868 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mo 68 E over Coppedge CR?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 68 E over Coppedge CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.