US Bridges

Mo 19 S over Br Pleasant Valley

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 18 T 39 N R 4 W · Structure no. 5440

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,464
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 19 S over Br Pleasant Valley is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 19 S over Br Pleasant Valley in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesMo 19 S
CrossesBr Pleasant Valley
LocationS 18 T 39 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates38.08328, -91.40959
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 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 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 Br Pleasant Valley built?

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

What condition is Mo 19 S over Br Pleasant Valley 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 Br Pleasant Valley carry?

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

How long is Mo 19 S over Br Pleasant Valley?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 19 S over Br Pleasant Valley?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.