Mo 72 E over Love Br
FairPhelps County, Missouri · S 18 T 37 N R 7 W · Structure no. 29158
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,747
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 72 E over Love Br is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 72 E over Love Br in Phelps 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 7,747 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,395 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 72 E over Love Br built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 72 E over Love 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Mo 72 E over Love Br carry?
About 7,747 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Mo 72 E over Love Br?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 72 E over Love Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.