Mo 5 S over Beauty Cove Hollow
FairCamden County, Missouri · S 33 T 39 N R 17 W · Structure no. 29217
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,225 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,940
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 5 S over Beauty Cove Hollow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 5 S over Beauty Cove Hollow in Camden County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 10,940 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,145 by 2044. The structure is 1,225 ft (373.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 5 S over Beauty Cove Hollow built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 5 S over Beauty Cove Hollow 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 5 S over Beauty Cove Hollow carry?
About 10,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Mo 5 S over Beauty Cove Hollow?
The structure is 1,225 ft (373.4 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 5 S over Beauty Cove Hollow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.