US Bridges

Mo 6 E over Medicine CR

Fair

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 34 T 62 N R 22 W · Structure no. 4176

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
580 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,423
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 6 E over Medicine CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 6 E over Medicine CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,423 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2044. The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 6 E
CrossesMedicine CR
LocationS 34 T 62 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 6
CountySullivan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.12972, -93.36296
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length580 ft (176.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,423 (2024)
Projected traffic2,490 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 6 E over Medicine CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 6 E over Medicine 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 6 E over Medicine CR carry?

About 1,423 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mo 6 E over Medicine CR?

The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 6 E over Medicine CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.