US Bridges

Rt U S over N Moreau Rvr

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 2 T 44 N R 14 W · Structure no. 3468

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
529
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U S over N Moreau Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt U S over N Moreau Rvr in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 529 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 846 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt U S
CrossesN Moreau Rvr
LocationS 2 T 44 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 0U
Coordinates38.58751, -92.42256
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2024)
Projected traffic846 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 U S over N Moreau Rvr built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt U S over N 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt U S over N Moreau Rvr carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt U S over N Moreau Rvr?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U S over N Moreau Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.