US Bridges

Mo 151 S over Goodwater Br

Poor

Audrain County, Missouri · S 33 T 52 N R 11 W · Structure no. 5330

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,259
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 151 S over Goodwater Br is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 151 S over Goodwater Br in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,259 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,826 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesMo 151 S
CrossesGoodwater Br
LocationS 33 T 52 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 151
Coordinates39.24109, -92.15224
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,259 (2024)
Projected traffic1,826 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 151 S over Goodwater Br built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 151 S over Goodwater 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 151 S over Goodwater Br carry?

About 1,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 151 S over Goodwater Br?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 151 S over Goodwater Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.