US Bridges

Mo 19 S over Gladden CR

Poor

Dent County, Missouri · S 34 T 33 N R 5 W · Structure no. 4674

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
896
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 19 S over Gladden CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Mo 19 S over Gladden CR in Dent County, Missouri. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 896 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 19 S
CrossesGladden CR
LocationS 34 T 33 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 19
CountyDent County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.51761, -91.46915
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic896 (2024)
Projected traffic1,344 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 19 S over Gladden CR built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 19 S over Gladden CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

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

About 896 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 19 S over Gladden CR?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 19 S over Gladden CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.