US Bridges

Mo 114 E over Dexter CR

Poor

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 23 T 25 N R 10 E · Structure no. 5636

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,605
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 114 E over Dexter CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 114 E over Dexter CR in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,605 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,429 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMo 114 E
CrossesDexter CR
LocationS 23 T 25 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates36.78855, -89.94741
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,605 (2024)
Projected traffic4,429 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 114 E over Dexter CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 114 E over Dexter CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 114 E over Dexter CR carry?

About 2,605 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 114 E over Dexter CR?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 114 E over Dexter CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.