US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Gravois Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Missouri · S 7 T 41 N R 17 W · Structure no. 125

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
383 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,828
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Gravois Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 5 S over Gravois Creek in Morgan 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 5 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 4,828 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,449 by 2044. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesGravois Creek
LocationS 7 T 41 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates38.33664, -92.85287
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,828 (2024)
Projected traffic8,449 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 5 S over Gravois Creek built?

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

What condition is Mo 5 S over Gravois Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 5 S over Gravois Creek carry?

About 4,828 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over Gravois Creek?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over Gravois Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.