US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Bethle Br

Fair

Cooper County, Missouri · S 13 T 46 N R 18 W · Structure no. 2553

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,829
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Bethle Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 5 S over Bethle Br in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,829 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesBethle Br
LocationS 13 T 46 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCooper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.75249, -92.85681
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,829 (2024)
Projected traffic2,835 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Mo 5 S over Bethle Br built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 5 S over Bethle Br 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 5 S over Bethle Br carry?

About 1,829 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over Bethle Br?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mo 5 S over Bethle Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.