US Bridges

Mo 19 S over Frene CR

Good

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 36 T 46 N R 5 W · Structure no. 5214

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,279
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 19 S over Frene CR is a steel other carrying Mo 19 S over Frene CR in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 95 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,279 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,419 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMo 19 S
CrossesFrene CR
LocationS 36 T 46 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates38.70234, -91.43807
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,279 (2024)
Projected traffic9,419 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 19 S over Frene CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Mo 19 S over Frene CR 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 September 2024.

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

About 6,279 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 19 S over Frene CR?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 19 S over Frene CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.