US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Saline Creek Br

Fair

Cooper County, Missouri · S 25 T 46 N R 18 W · Structure no. 5008

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,829
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Saline Creek Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 5 S over Saline Creek Br in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesSaline Creek Br
LocationS 25 T 46 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCooper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.71178, -92.85331
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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 Saline Creek Br built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 5 S over Saline Creek 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 Saline Creek Br carry?

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

How long is Mo 5 S over Saline Creek Br?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over Saline Creek Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.