US Bridges

Mo 3 S over Ksc RR

Poor

Howard County, Missouri · S 34 T 52 N R 16 W · Structure no. 6009

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
223 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,775
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 3 S over Ksc RR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 3 S over Ksc RR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,775 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,219 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 3 S
CrossesKsc RR
LocationS 34 T 52 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 3
CountyHoward County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.26638, -92.70112
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,775 (2024)
Projected traffic2,219 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 3 S over Ksc RR built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 3 S over Ksc RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 3 S over Ksc RR carry?

About 1,775 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 3 S over Ksc RR?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 3 S over Ksc RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.