US Bridges

Mo 87 S over Mineral CR

Fair

Moniteau County, Missouri · S 9 T 44 N R 15 W · Structure no. 1028

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,732
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 87 S over Mineral CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 87 S over Mineral CR in Moniteau County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, 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 2,732 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,371 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 87 S
CrossesMineral CR
LocationS 9 T 44 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 87
CountyMoniteau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.58576, -92.57368
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,732 (2024)
Projected traffic4,371 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Mineral CR built?

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

What condition is Mo 87 S over Mineral 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 June 2023.

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

About 2,732 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 87 S over Mineral CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Mo 87 S over Mineral CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.