US Bridges

Long DR over Moniteau CR

Fair

Cooper County, Missouri · S 23 T 46 N R 16 W · Structure no. 31592

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long DR over Moniteau CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Long DR over Moniteau CR in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLong DR
CrossesMoniteau CR
LocationS 23 T 46 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 312
CountyCooper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.73601, -92.67022
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic7 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Long DR over Moniteau CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long DR over 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 Long DR over Moniteau CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Long DR over Moniteau CR?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Long DR over Moniteau CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.