US Bridges

Mo 46 E over W Fk Grand Rvr

Good

Worth County, Missouri · S 21 T 66 N R 32 W · Structure no. 35393

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
832
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 46 E over W Fk Grand Rvr is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mo 46 E over W Fk Grand Rvr in Worth County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 832 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,082 by 2044. The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesMo 46 E
CrossesW Fk Grand Rvr
LocationS 21 T 66 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates40.50681, -94.52973
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length274 ft (83.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic832 (2024)
Projected traffic1,082 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 46 E over W Fk Grand Rvr built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 46 E over W Fk Grand 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 46 E over W Fk Grand Rvr carry?

About 832 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 46 E over W Fk Grand Rvr?

The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 46 E over W Fk Grand Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.