US Bridges

Rt M S over Lake CR

FairClosed to traffic

Pettis County, Missouri · S 22 T 44 N R 20 W · Structure no. 9626

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over Lake CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt M S over Lake CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2044. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesRt M S
CrossesLake CR
LocationS 22 T 44 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0M
CountyPettis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.56814, -93.11938
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt M S over Lake CR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M S over Lake 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt M S over Lake CR carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over Lake CR?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over Lake CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.