US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Br of Puzzle CR

Fair

Chariton County, Missouri · S 17 T 53 N R 17 W · Structure no. 5331

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,021
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Br of Puzzle CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 5 S over Br of 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 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 1,021 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,327 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesBr of Puzzle CR
LocationS 17 T 53 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 5
CountyChariton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.40133, -92.84973
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 5 S over Br of Puzzle CR built?

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

What condition is Mo 5 S over Br of 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 5 S over Br of Puzzle CR carry?

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

How long is Mo 5 S over Br of Puzzle CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over Br of Puzzle CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.