US Bridges

Mo 8 E over Hayden CR

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 5 T 36 N R 4 E · Structure no. 2272

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,462
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 8 E over Hayden CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 8 E over Hayden CR in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6,462 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,309 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 8 E
CrossesHayden CR
LocationS 5 T 36 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 8
CountySt. Francois County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.86806, -90.61968
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,462 (2024)
Projected traffic11,309 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 SystemYes

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 8 E over Hayden CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 8 E over Hayden 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 8 E over Hayden CR carry?

About 6,462 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 8 E over Hayden CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Mo 8 E over Hayden CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.