Mo 72 E over Love Br
FairPhelps County, Missouri · S 11 T 37 N R 8 W · Structure no. 5603
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,006
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 72 E over Love Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 72 E over Love Br in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 94 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 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 19,006 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,410 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 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 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
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 19,006 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mo 72 E over Love Br?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Mo 72 E over Love Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.