US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Lowes Br

Fair

Linn County, Missouri · S 31 T 60 N R 20 W · Structure no. 5248

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
765
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Lowes Br is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 5 S over Lowes Br in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 96 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 765 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 995 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesLowes Br
LocationS 31 T 60 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 5
CountyLinn County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.98114, -93.19133
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic765 (2024)
Projected traffic995 by 2044
Trucks14%
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 5 S over Lowes Br built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Mo 5 S over Lowes Br 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 5 S over Lowes Br carry?

About 765 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over Lowes Br?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over Lowes Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.