US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Greggs CR

Fair

Howard County, Missouri · S 17 T 51 N R 17 W · Structure no. 2370

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Greggs CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 5 S over Greggs CR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,470 by 2044. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesGreggs CR
LocationS 17 T 51 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 5
CountyHoward County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.21989, -92.84333
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2024)
Projected traffic2,470 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Greggs CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 5 S over Greggs 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 June 2023.

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

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over Greggs CR?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over Greggs CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.