US Bridges

Mo 30 E over Powers CR

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 9 T 41 N R 2 E · Structure no. 5192

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,852
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 30 E over Powers CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 30 E over Powers CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 4,852 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,189 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 30 E
CrossesPowers CR
LocationS 9 T 41 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 30
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.30632, -90.81521
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,852 (2024)
Projected traffic10,189 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 30 E over Powers CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 30 E over Powers 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 30 E over Powers CR carry?

About 4,852 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 30 E over Powers CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 30 E over Powers CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.