US Bridges

Glensted RD over Trib to Str Fk Mor

Fair

Morgan County, Missouri · S 12 T 43 N R 18 W · Structure no. 14882

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glensted RD over Trib to Str Fk Mor is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Glensted RD over Trib to Str Fk Mor in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGlensted RD
CrossesTrib to Str Fk Mor
LocationS 12 T 43 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyMorgan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.49513, -92.8534
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Glensted RD over Trib to Str Fk Mor built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glensted RD over Trib to Str Fk Mor 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Glensted RD over Trib to Str Fk Mor carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Glensted RD over Trib to Str Fk Mor?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Glensted RD over Trib to Str Fk Mor?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.