Mo 27 S over Des Moines Rvr
FairClark County, Missouri · S 5 T 65 N R 6 W · Structure no. 29052
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 908 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,546
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 27 S over Des Moines Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 27 S 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 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 3,546 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,737 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).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 27 S over Des Moines Rvr built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 27 S 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 S over Des Moines Rvr carry?
About 3,546 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Mo 27 S 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 S over Des Moines Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.