US Bridges

Mo 75 S over Intercept Dtch

Fair

Mississippi County, Missouri · S 22 T 25 N R 16 E · Structure no. 5977

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 75 S over Intercept Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 75 S over Intercept Dtch in Mississippi County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1954, 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 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMo 75 S
CrossesIntercept Dtch
LocationS 22 T 25 N R 16 E
RouteState Highway 75
Coordinates36.80414, -89.3192
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2024)
Projected traffic242 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 75 S over Intercept Dtch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Mo 75 S over Intercept Dtch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 75 S over Intercept Dtch carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 75 S over Intercept Dtch?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 75 S over Intercept Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.