US Bridges

Mo 68 E over Lanes CR Fk

Fair

Maries County, Missouri · S 17 T 39 N R 7 W · Structure no. 2866

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,940
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 68 E over Lanes CR Fk is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 68 E over Lanes CR Fk in Maries County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 49 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 1,940 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,813 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesMo 68 E
CrossesLanes CR Fk
LocationS 17 T 39 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates38.10453, -91.71098
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,940 (2024)
Projected traffic2,813 by 2044
Trucks20%
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 Lanes CR Fk built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Mo 68 E over Lanes CR Fk 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 Lanes CR Fk carry?

About 1,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Mo 68 E over Lanes CR Fk?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 68 E over Lanes CR Fk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.