US Bridges

Rt M S over Chouteau CR

Fair

Cooper County, Missouri · S 20 T 48 N R 18 W · Structure no. 8463

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over Chouteau CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rt M S over Chouteau CR in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 60 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRt M S
CrossesChouteau CR
LocationS 20 T 48 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 0M
CountyCooper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.90878, -92.91757
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2024)
Projected traffic379 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Rt M S over Chouteau CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt M S over Chouteau 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 Rt M S over Chouteau CR carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over Chouteau CR?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over Chouteau CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.