US Bridges

Mo 94 E over Loutre Rvr

Fair

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 26 T 46 N R 5 W · Structure no. 3011

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
394 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,778
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 94 E over Loutre Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 94 E over Loutre Rvr in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 5 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 1,778 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,756 by 2044. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 94 E
CrossesLoutre Rvr
LocationS 26 T 46 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 94
CountyMontgomery County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.72888, -91.44737
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,778 (2024)
Projected traffic2,756 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 94 E over Loutre Rvr built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Mo 94 E over Loutre Rvr 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 94 E over Loutre Rvr carry?

About 1,778 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 94 E over Loutre Rvr?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 94 E over Loutre Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.