US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Sulphur CR

Fair

Howard County, Missouri · S 2709 T 49 N R 16 W · Structure no. 4925

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,516
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Sulphur CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 5 S over Sulphur CR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 99 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 4,516 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,871 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesSulphur CR
LocationS 2709 T 49 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 5
CountyHoward County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.00636, -92.7382
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,516 (2024)
Projected traffic5,871 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Sulphur CR built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Mo 5 S over Sulphur 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 Sulphur CR carry?

About 4,516 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over Sulphur CR?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over Sulphur CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.