Mo 46 E over Marlowe Br
PoorWorth County, Missouri · S 30 T 66 N R 31 W · Structure no. 5219
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,159
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 46 E over Marlowe Br is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 46 E over Marlowe Br in Worth County, Missouri. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,159 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,507 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 46 E over Marlowe Br built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 46 E over Marlowe Br 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 46 E over Marlowe Br carry?
About 1,159 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mo 46 E over Marlowe Br?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 46 E over Marlowe Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.