US Bridges

Mo 53 S over CR

Good

Butler County, Missouri · S 24 T 24 N R 6 E · Structure no. 3827

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,388
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 53 S over CR is a concrete culvert carrying Mo 53 S over CR in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,388 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,179 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesMo 53 S
CrossesCR
LocationS 24 T 24 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates36.70865, -90.36842
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,388 (2024)
Projected traffic11,179 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 53 S over CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 53 S over CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Mo 53 S over CR carry?

About 6,388 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 53 S over CR?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mo 53 S over CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.