US Bridges

Mo 46 E over Mid Fk Grand Rvr

Fair

Worth County, Missouri · S 27 T 66 N R 31 W · Structure no. 3577

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
866
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 46 E over Mid Fk Grand Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 46 E over Mid Fk Grand Rvr in Worth County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 866 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,126 by 2044. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 46 E
CrossesMid Fk Grand Rvr
LocationS 27 T 66 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 46
CountyWorth County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.48506, -94.38692
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic866 (2024)
Projected traffic1,126 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 46 E over Mid Fk Grand Rvr built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 866 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 46 E over Mid Fk Grand Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.