US Bridges

Mo 27 N over Des Moines Rvr

Fair

Clark County, Missouri · S 5 T 65 N R 6 W · Structure no. 29042

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
908 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,648
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 27 N over Des Moines Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 27 N over Des Moines Rvr in Clark County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,648 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,931 by 2044. The structure is 908 ft (276.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 27 N
CrossesDes Moines Rvr
LocationS 5 T 65 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates40.46192, -91.56859
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length908 ft (276.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,648 (2024)
Projected traffic6,931 by 2044
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 27 N over Des Moines Rvr built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 27 N over Des Moines Rvr 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 27 N over Des Moines Rvr carry?

About 3,648 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is Mo 27 N over Des Moines Rvr?

The structure is 908 ft (276.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 27 N over Des Moines Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.