US Bridges

Rt V S over Morgan CR

Fair

Moniteau County, Missouri · S 8 T 43 N R 14 W · Structure no. 6710

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
648
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V S over Morgan CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt V S over Morgan CR in Moniteau County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRt V S
CrossesMorgan CR
LocationS 8 T 43 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 0V
CountyMoniteau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.48654, -92.48733
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
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2024)
Projected traffic940 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 V S over Morgan CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt V S over Morgan 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 Rt V S over Morgan CR carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rt V S over Morgan CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V S over Morgan CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.