US Bridges

Mo 106 E over Current River

Fair

Shannon County, Missouri · S 16 T 29 N R 2 W · Structure no. 2606

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
647 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 106 E over Current River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 106 E over Current River in Shannon County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 503 by 2044. The structure is 647 ft (197.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).

CarriesMo 106 E
CrossesCurrent River
LocationS 16 T 29 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates37.18553, -91.17855
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length647 ft (197.2 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2024)
Projected traffic503 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.1 mi (116 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 106 E over Current River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 106 E over Current River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 106 E over Current River carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Mo 106 E over Current River?

The structure is 647 ft (197.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 106 E over Current River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.