US Bridges

Mo 19 S over Meramec Rvr Trib

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 29 T 38 N R 4 W · Structure no. 11860

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,704
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 19 S over Meramec Rvr Trib is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 19 S over Meramec Rvr Trib 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 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 6,704 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,056 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 19 S
CrossesMeramec Rvr Trib
LocationS 29 T 38 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 19
CountyCrawford County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.98503, -91.37686
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 19 S over Meramec Rvr Trib built?

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

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

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

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

How long is Mo 19 S over Meramec Rvr Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 19 S over Meramec Rvr Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.