US Bridges

Mo 51 S over Jones CR

Fair

Bollinger County, Missouri · S 11 T 33 N R 9 E · Structure no. 5604

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,417
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 51 S over Jones CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 51 S over Jones CR in Bollinger County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 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 1,417 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,196 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 51 S
CrossesJones CR
LocationS 11 T 33 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 51
CountyBollinger County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.56646, -90.01471
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,417 (2024)
Projected traffic2,196 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 51 S over Jones CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 51 S over Jones CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 51 S over Jones CR carry?

About 1,417 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Mo 51 S over Jones CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 51 S over Jones CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.