US Bridges

Vaughn Ford RD over S Moreau CR

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 15 T 43 N R 13 W · Structure no. 34727

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vaughn Ford RD over S Moreau CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Vaughn Ford RD over S Moreau CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVaughn Ford RD
CrossesS Moreau CR
LocationS 15 T 43 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.48167, -92.34417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vaughn Ford RD over S Moreau CR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vaughn Ford RD over S Moreau CR 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 Vaughn Ford RD over S Moreau CR carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vaughn Ford RD over S Moreau CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Vaughn Ford RD over S Moreau CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.