US Bridges

Mo 153 S over Taylor Slu

Good

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 31 T 20 N R 10 E · Structure no. 36951

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
386
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 153 S over Taylor Slu is a concrete culvert carrying Mo 153 S over Taylor Slu in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 386 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMo 153 S
CrossesTaylor Slu
LocationS 31 T 20 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 153
Coordinates36.32419, -90.0183
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2024)
Projected traffic540 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 153 S over Taylor Slu built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 153 S over Taylor Slu in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 153 S over Taylor Slu carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 153 S over Taylor Slu?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 153 S over Taylor Slu?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.