US Bridges

Mo 8 E over Br Mill CR

Fair

Washington County, Missouri · S 18 T 37 N R 3 E · Structure no. 1680

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,462
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 8 E over Br Mill CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 8 E over Br Mill CR in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 6,462 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,278 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 8 E
CrossesBr Mill CR
LocationS 18 T 37 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 8
CountyWashington County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.92448, -90.74195
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,462 (2024)
Projected traffic12,278 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 8 E over Br Mill CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 8 E over Br Mill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 8 E over Br Mill CR carry?

About 6,462 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 8 E over Br Mill CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 8 E over Br Mill CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.