US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Bear Crk

Good

Howard County, Missouri · S 8 T 51 N R 17 W · Structure no. 37375

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,186
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Bear Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 5 S over Bear Crk in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 1,186 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,542 by 2043. The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesBear Crk
LocationS 8 T 51 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates39.23243, -92.84425
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length221 ft (67.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,186 (2023)
Projected traffic1,542 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 5 S over Bear Crk built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 5 S over Bear Crk 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 5 S over Bear Crk carry?

About 1,186 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over Bear Crk?

The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over Bear Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.