US Bridges

Mo 83 S over Truman Reservoir

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 12 T 39 N R 23 W · Structure no. 3069

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,748 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
1,573
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 83 S over Truman Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 83 S over Truman Reservoir in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 1,573 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,831 by 2044. The structure is 2,748 ft (837.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesMo 83 S
CrossesTruman Reservoir
LocationS 12 T 39 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 83
Coordinates38.14023, -93.3805
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadH 15
Structure length2,748 ft (837.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,573 (2024)
Projected traffic2,831 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 83 S over Truman Reservoir built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Mo 83 S over Truman Reservoir 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mo 83 S over Truman Reservoir carry?

About 1,573 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 83 S over Truman Reservoir?

The structure is 2,748 ft (837.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 83 S over Truman Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.