US Bridges

Mo 19 S over Meramec Rvr

Good

Crawford County, Missouri · S 28 T 38 N R 4 W · Structure no. 11859

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
743 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,704
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 19 S over Meramec Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 19 S over Meramec Rvr in Crawford 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 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 6,704 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,056 by 2044. The structure is 743 ft (226.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesMo 19 S
CrossesMeramec Rvr
LocationS 28 T 38 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates37.98905, -91.37621
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length743 ft (226.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,704 (2024)
Projected traffic10,056 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 19 S over Meramec Rvr built?

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

What condition is Mo 19 S over Meramec Rvr 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 19 S over Meramec Rvr carry?

About 6,704 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mo 19 S over Meramec Rvr?

The structure is 743 ft (226.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 19 S over Meramec Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.