US Bridges

Rt W E over Straight Fk Moreau

Fair

Moniteau County, Missouri · S 14 T 44 N R 17 W · Structure no. 3946

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W E over Straight Fk Moreau is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W E over Straight Fk Moreau in Moniteau County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesRt W E
CrossesStraight Fk Moreau
LocationS 14 T 44 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 0W
CountyMoniteau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.56768, -92.75807
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic464 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Rt W E over Straight Fk Moreau built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W E over Straight Fk Moreau 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 Rt W E over Straight Fk Moreau carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Rt W E over Straight Fk Moreau?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W E over Straight Fk Moreau?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.