US Bridges

Mo 86 E over Willow Br

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 15 T 25 N R 33 W · Structure no. 29144

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,455
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 86 E over Willow Br is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 86 E over Willow Br in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,455 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,401 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 86 E
CrossesWillow Br
LocationS 15 T 25 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 86
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.89575, -94.52667
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,455 (2024)
Projected traffic2,401 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 86 E over Willow Br built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 86 E over Willow Br 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 86 E over Willow Br carry?

About 1,455 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mo 86 E over Willow Br?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 86 E over Willow Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.