US Bridges

Mo 87 S over Moreau CR

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 2 T 42 N R 15 W · Structure no. 709

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,505
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 87 S over Moreau CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 87 S over Moreau CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 62 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 6 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 1,505 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,161 by 2044. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 87 S
CrossesMoreau CR
LocationS 2 T 42 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 87
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.42688, -92.54598
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,505 (2024)
Projected traffic3,161 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 87 S over Moreau CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Mo 87 S over Moreau 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 87 S over Moreau CR carry?

About 1,505 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 87 S over Moreau CR?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 87 S over Moreau CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.