US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Saline CR

Fair

Cooper County, Missouri · S 1 T 45 N R 18 W · Structure no. 2554

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,913
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Saline CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 5 S over Saline CR 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 1,913 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,965 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesSaline CR
LocationS 1 T 45 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCooper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.69841, -92.85692
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 rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic1,913 (2024)
Projected traffic2,965 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 Saline CR built?

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

What condition is Mo 5 S over Saline 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 5 S over Saline CR carry?

About 1,913 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over Saline CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 5 S over Saline CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.