Mo 5 S over Cottonwood CR
FairChariton County, Missouri · S 9 T 54 N R 18 W · Structure no. 5485
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 732
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 5 S over Cottonwood CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 5 S over Cottonwood CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 94 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 732 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 952 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 5 S over Cottonwood CR built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Mo 5 S over Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood CR carry?
About 732 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Mo 5 S over Cottonwood CR?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 5 S over Cottonwood CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.