US Bridges

Moles RD over Marmaton Rvr

Good

Vernon County, Missouri · S 34 T 36 N R 32 W · Structure no. 30353

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moles RD over Marmaton Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moles RD over Marmaton Rvr in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMoles RD
CrossesMarmaton Rvr
LocationS 34 T 36 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 218
Coordinates37.85624, -94.44624
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Moles RD over Marmaton Rvr built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moles RD over Marmaton Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Moles RD over Marmaton Rvr carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Moles RD over Marmaton Rvr?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Moles RD over Marmaton Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.