US Bridges

Rt D S over N Moreau CR

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 15 T 44 N R 13 W · Structure no. 1218

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,699
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D S over N Moreau CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt D S over N Moreau CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 60 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 1,699 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,718 by 2044. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt D S
CrossesN Moreau CR
LocationS 15 T 44 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates38.56345, -92.34188
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,699 (2024)
Projected traffic2,718 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Rt D S over N Moreau CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Rt D S over N Moreau 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Rt D S over N Moreau CR carry?

About 1,699 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt D S over N Moreau CR?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D S over N Moreau CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.