US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Bryant CR

Fair

Douglas County, Missouri · S 17 T 27 N R 15 W · Structure no. 241

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Bryant CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 5 S over Bryant CR in Douglas County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 67 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 5,340 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,078 by 2044. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesBryant CR
LocationS 17 T 27 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 5
CountyDouglas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.03608, -92.60816
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,340 (2024)
Projected traffic9,078 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 5 S over Bryant CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Mo 5 S over Bryant 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Mo 5 S over Bryant CR carry?

About 5,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over Bryant CR?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over Bryant CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.