US Bridges

Hemstreet RD over N Moreau CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Cole County, Missouri · S 26 T 44 N R 13 W · Structure no. 19671

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2019
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
203 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hemstreet RD over N Moreau CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Hemstreet RD over N Moreau CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHemstreet RD
CrossesN Moreau CR
LocationS 26 T 44 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 229
Coordinates38.53565, -92.31893
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2019
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic170 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hemstreet RD over N Moreau CR built?

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

What condition is Hemstreet RD over N Moreau CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2019.

How much traffic does Hemstreet RD over N Moreau CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hemstreet RD over N Moreau CR?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hemstreet RD over N Moreau CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.