US Bridges

Scruggs Station RD over Trib of N Moreau C

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 23 T 44 N R 13 W · Structure no. 14342

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scruggs Station RD over Trib of N Moreau C is a concrete culvert carrying Scruggs Station RD over Trib of N Moreau C in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 95 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesScruggs Station RD
CrossesTrib of N Moreau C
LocationS 23 T 44 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.5509, -92.32284
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic425 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Scruggs Station RD over Trib of N Moreau C built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Scruggs Station RD over Trib of N Moreau C 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 Scruggs Station RD over Trib of N Moreau C carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Scruggs Station RD over Trib of N Moreau C?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Scruggs Station RD over Trib of N Moreau C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.