US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Puzzle CR

Fair

Chariton County, Missouri · S 8 T 53 N R 17 W · Structure no. 5062

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,021
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Puzzle CR is a concrete slab carrying Mo 5 S over Puzzle CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 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 1,021 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,327 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesPuzzle CR
LocationS 8 T 53 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 5
CountyChariton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.40397, -92.84971
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,021 (2024)
Projected traffic1,327 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 5 S over Puzzle CR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 5 S over Puzzle 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 Puzzle CR carry?

About 1,021 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over Puzzle CR?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over Puzzle CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.