US Bridges

Waterford RD over N Moreau CR

Poor

Cole County, Missouri · S 10 T 45 N R 14 W · Structure no. 28891

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterford RD over N Moreau CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Waterford RD over N Moreau CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWaterford RD
CrossesN Moreau CR
LocationS 10 T 45 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 28
Coordinates38.57353, -92.43497
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
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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2024)
Projected traffic31 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$272,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waterford RD over N Moreau CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterford 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 2023.

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

About 18 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Waterford RD over N Moreau CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Waterford RD over N Moreau CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.