US Bridges

South Branch RD over Br of S Moreau Riv

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 13 T 43 N R 13 W · Structure no. 28147

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Branch RD over Br of S Moreau Riv is a other culvert carrying South Branch RD over Br of S Moreau Riv 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Branch RD
CrossesBr of S Moreau Riv
LocationS 13 T 43 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.45467, -92.39211
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic34 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 South Branch RD over Br of S Moreau Riv built?

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

What condition is South Branch RD over Br of S Moreau Riv 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 South Branch RD over Br of S Moreau Riv carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is South Branch RD over Br of S Moreau Riv?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns South Branch RD over Br of S Moreau Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.