US Bridges

Mo 87 S over Moreau CR

Fair

Moniteau County, Missouri · S 9 T 44 N R 15 W · Structure no. 993

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
334 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,170
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 Moniteau County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 4,170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,672 by 2044. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMo 87 S
CrossesMoreau CR
LocationS 9 T 44 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates38.58668, -92.5736
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,170 (2024)
Projected traffic6,672 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 Moreau CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

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 June 2023.

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

About 4,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 87 S over Moreau CR?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 87 S over Moreau CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.