US Bridges

Morelock Cem RD over Branch of Spring C

FairPosted for load

Adair County, Missouri · S 33 T 64 N R 17 W · Structure no. 12332

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morelock Cem RD over Branch of Spring C is a concrete tee beam carrying Morelock Cem RD over Branch of Spring C in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMorelock Cem RD
CrossesBranch of Spring C
LocationS 33 T 64 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyAdair County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.30017, -92.80234
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic22 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$255,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morelock Cem RD over Branch of Spring C built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morelock Cem RD over Branch of Spring C 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Morelock Cem RD over Branch of Spring C carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Morelock Cem RD over Branch of Spring C?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Morelock Cem RD over Branch of Spring C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.