US Bridges

Mo 86 E over W High School Br

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 24 T 25 N R 32 W · Structure no. 4635

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,224
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 86 E over W High School Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 86 E over W High School Br in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 125 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 8,224 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,448 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 86 E
CrossesW High School Br
LocationS 24 T 25 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 86
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.86905, -94.38286
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,224 (2024)
Projected traffic16,448 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 86 E over W High School Br built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Mo 86 E over W High School 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 86 E over W High School Br carry?

About 8,224 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mo 86 E over W High School Br?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 86 E over W High School Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.