US Bridges

Independence RD over Br of S Moreau CR

PoorPosted for load

Miller County, Missouri · S 20 T 42 N R 15 W · Structure no. 13840

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence RD over Br of S Moreau CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Independence RD over Br of S Moreau CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIndependence RD
CrossesBr of S Moreau CR
LocationS 20 T 42 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.37883, -92.60743
Functional classRural Local

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
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic34 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$272,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Independence RD over Br of S Moreau CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Independence RD over Br of S Moreau CR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Independence RD over Br of S Moreau CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Independence RD over Br of S Moreau CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Independence RD over Br of S Moreau CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.