US Bridges

Mo 106 E over Town Br

Fair

Shannon County, Missouri · S 26 T 29 N R 4 W · Structure no. 3254

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
432
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 106 E over Town Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 106 E over Town Br in Shannon County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 432 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 106 E
CrossesTown Br
LocationS 26 T 29 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 106
CountyShannon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.15054, -91.35517
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 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 traffic432 (2024)
Projected traffic648 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Town Br built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 106 E over Town 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 106 E over Town Br carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Mo 106 E over Town Br?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Mo 106 E over Town Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.