US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Petite Saline CR

Good

Cooper County, Missouri · S 29 T 48 N R 17 W · Structure no. 3569

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
332 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,210
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Petite Saline CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 5 S over Petite Saline CR in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,210 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,426 by 2044. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesPetite Saline CR
LocationS 29 T 48 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates38.90105, -92.80315
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,210 (2024)
Projected traffic3,426 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Petite Saline CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 5 S over Petite Saline CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

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

About 2,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over Petite Saline CR?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over Petite Saline CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.