US Bridges

Mo 19 S over Prairie CR

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 2 T 39 N R 5 W · Structure no. 5439

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,464
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 19 S over Prairie CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 19 S over Prairie CR in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 94 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 3,464 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,196 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesMo 19 S
CrossesPrairie CR
LocationS 2 T 39 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates38.14534, -91.43241
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,464 (2024)
Projected traffic5,196 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$490,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 19 S over Prairie CR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Mo 19 S over Prairie 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 19 S over Prairie CR carry?

About 3,464 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 19 S over Prairie CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 19 S over Prairie CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.