US Bridges

Enon RD over Morgan Br

Good

Cole County, Missouri · S 16 T 43 N R 14 W · Structure no. 17164

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Enon RD over Morgan Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Enon RD over Morgan Br in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesEnon RD
CrossesMorgan Br
LocationS 16 T 43 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 144
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.47239, -92.47414
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic60 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 Enon RD over Morgan Br built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Enon RD over Morgan Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Enon RD over Morgan Br carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Enon RD over Morgan Br?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Enon RD over Morgan Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.