Mo 8 E over N Fk Fourche-A-Ren
PoorWashington County, Missouri · S 24 T 37 N R 1 E · Structure no. 1194
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,815
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 8 E over N Fk Fourche-A-Ren is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 8 E over N Fk Fourche-A-Ren in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 60 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 3,815 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,249 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 8 E over N Fk Fourche-A-Ren built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Mo 8 E over N Fk Fourche-A-Ren 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 8 E over N Fk Fourche-A-Ren carry?
About 3,815 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Mo 8 E over N Fk Fourche-A-Ren?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 8 E over N Fk Fourche-A-Ren?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.