US Bridges

Mo 19 S over Loutre Rvr

Good

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 26 T 46 N R 5 W · Structure no. 4368

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,937 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,944
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 19 S over Loutre Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 19 S over Loutre Rvr in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,944 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,213 by 2044. The structure is 1,937 ft (590.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

CarriesMo 19 S
CrossesLoutre Rvr
LocationS 26 T 46 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates38.71895, -91.44243
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,937 ft (590.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,944 (2024)
Projected traffic9,213 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 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 19 S over Loutre Rvr built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Mo 19 S over Loutre Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 19 S over Loutre Rvr carry?

About 5,944 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mo 19 S over Loutre Rvr?

The structure is 1,937 ft (590.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 19 S over Loutre Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.