US Bridges

Tipton DR over Br of Moniteau CR

Fair

Cooper County, Missouri · S 5 T 45 N R 17 W · Structure no. 29467

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tipton DR over Br of Moniteau CR is a concrete slab carrying Tipton DR over Br of Moniteau CR in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTipton DR
CrossesBr of Moniteau CR
LocationS 5 T 45 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyCooper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.68681, -92.80631
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic33 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Tipton DR over Br of Moniteau CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tipton DR over Br of Moniteau 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Tipton DR over Br of Moniteau CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tipton DR over Br of Moniteau CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Tipton DR over Br of Moniteau CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.