US Bridges

Morgan County DR over Br of Lamine Rvr

Fair

Cooper County, Missouri · S 3 T 45 N R 19 W · Structure no. 19983

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan County DR over Br of Lamine Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying Morgan County DR over Br of Lamine Rvr in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgan County DR
CrossesBr of Lamine Rvr
LocationS 3 T 45 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 243
CountyCooper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.69325, -93.00661
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic325 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Morgan County DR over Br of Lamine Rvr built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan County DR over Br of Lamine 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Morgan County DR over Br of Lamine Rvr carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Morgan County DR over Br of Lamine Rvr?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Morgan County DR over Br of Lamine Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.