US Bridges

Mo 123 S over Barren CR

Good

Polk County, Missouri · S 4 T 33 N R 24 W · Structure no. 36446

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
676
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 123 S over Barren CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mo 123 S over Barren CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 676 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,082 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMo 123 S
CrossesBarren CR
LocationS 4 T 33 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates37.61586, -93.56337
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic676 (2024)
Projected traffic1,082 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 123 S over Barren CR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 123 S over Barren CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 123 S over Barren CR carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 123 S over Barren CR?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 123 S over Barren CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.