US Bridges

Rt C E over Moreau Rvr

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 26 T 44 N R 13 W · Structure no. 2505

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
374 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,478
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C E over Moreau Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt C E over Moreau Rvr in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 4,478 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,165 by 2044. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRt C E
CrossesMoreau Rvr
LocationS 26 T 44 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 0C
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.53292, -92.32228
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,478 (2024)
Projected traffic7,165 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 C E over Moreau Rvr built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt C E over Moreau Rvr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rt C E over Moreau Rvr carry?

About 4,478 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt C E over Moreau Rvr?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C E over Moreau Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.