US Bridges

Beauty RD N over Mo 5

Fair

Camden County, Missouri · S 33 T 39 N R 17 W · Structure no. 29666

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,054
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beauty RD N over Mo 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beauty RD N over Mo 5 in Camden County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,054 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,108 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBeauty RD N
CrossesMo 5
LocationS 33 T 39 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCamden County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.07691, -92.80273
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,054 (2024)
Projected traffic2,108 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beauty RD N over Mo 5 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beauty RD N over Mo 5 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Beauty RD N over Mo 5 carry?

About 1,054 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Beauty RD N over Mo 5?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Beauty RD N over Mo 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.