US Bridges

Mo 19 S over Cherry Valley Br

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 32 T 37 N R 3 W · Structure no. 5712

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,619
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 19 S over Cherry Valley Br is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 19 S over Cherry Valley Br in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 3,619 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,429 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 19 S
CrossesCherry Valley Br
LocationS 32 T 37 N R 3 W
RouteState Highway 19
CountyCrawford County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.87717, -91.28199
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,619 (2024)
Projected traffic5,429 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 19 S over Cherry Valley Br built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,619 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mo 19 S over Cherry Valley Br?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 19 S over Cherry Valley Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.