US Bridges

Rt M S over Lost Mineral CR

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 13 T 36 N R 5 W · Structure no. 9797

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over Lost Mineral CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt M S over Lost Mineral CR in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesRt M S
CrossesLost Mineral CR
LocationS 13 T 36 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates37.84329, -91.42684
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2024)
Projected traffic232 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 Rt M S over Lost Mineral CR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M S over Lost Mineral 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 Rt M S over Lost Mineral CR carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over Lost Mineral CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over Lost Mineral CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.