US Bridges

Tellman RD over Br of Moreau CR

Good

Cole County, Missouri · S 6 T 43 N R 13 W · Structure no. 28145

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tellman RD over Br of Moreau CR is a concrete slab carrying Tellman RD over Br of Moreau CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTellman RD
CrossesBr of Moreau CR
LocationS 6 T 43 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 137
Coordinates38.50256, -92.39806
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Tellman RD over Br of Moreau CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tellman RD over Br of Moreau CR 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 Tellman RD over Br of Moreau CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tellman RD over Br of Moreau CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tellman RD over Br of Moreau CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.