US Bridges

Mo 82 E over Truman Reservoir

Fair

St. Clair County, Missouri · S 1 T 37 N R 26 W · Structure no. 3230

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
630 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 82 E over Truman Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 82 E over Truman Reservoir in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 49 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,853 by 2044. The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesMo 82 E
CrossesTruman Reservoir
LocationS 1 T 37 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates37.99583, -93.73467
Functional classRural 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length630 ft (192 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2024)
Projected traffic1,853 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 82 E over Truman Reservoir built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Mo 82 E over Truman Reservoir 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 82 E over Truman Reservoir carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 82 E over Truman Reservoir?

The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 82 E over Truman Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.