Mo 53 S over Lost CR
PoorPosted for loadDunklin County, Missouri · S 2 T 21 N R 9 E · Structure no. 5898
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,866
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 53 S over Lost CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 53 S over Lost CR in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,866 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,016 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 53 S over Lost CR built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 53 S over Lost 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 53 S over Lost CR carry?
About 2,866 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is Mo 53 S over Lost CR?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 53 S over Lost CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.