US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Mussel Fk CR

Fair

Chariton County, Missouri · S 32 T 55 N R 18 W · Structure no. 3823

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
854 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
732
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Mussel Fk CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 5 S over Mussel Fk CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 732 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 952 by 2044. The structure is 854 ft (260.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesMussel Fk CR
LocationS 32 T 55 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 5
CountyChariton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.52368, -92.95006
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length854 ft (260.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic732 (2024)
Projected traffic952 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 5 S over Mussel Fk CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 5 S over Mussel Fk 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 5 S over Mussel Fk CR carry?

About 732 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over Mussel Fk CR?

The structure is 854 ft (260.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over Mussel Fk CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.