US Bridges

Nine Hills RD over Branch of N Moreau

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 8 T 44 N R 13 W · Structure no. 13182

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nine Hills RD over Branch of N Moreau is a concrete culvert carrying Nine Hills RD over Branch of N Moreau in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNine Hills RD
CrossesBranch of N Moreau
LocationS 8 T 44 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates38.57604, -92.36783
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic43 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Nine Hills RD over Branch of N Moreau built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nine Hills RD over Branch of N Moreau 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nine Hills RD over Branch of N Moreau carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nine Hills RD over Branch of N Moreau?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nine Hills RD over Branch of N Moreau?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.