US Bridges

Rt M S over Haw Creek

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Missouri · S 6 T 43 N R 19 W · Structure no. 1556

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
782
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over Haw Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M S over Haw Creek in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 782 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,447 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt M S
CrossesHaw Creek
LocationS 6 T 43 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates38.52559, -93.06397
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic782 (2024)
Projected traffic1,447 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 M S over Haw Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Rt M S over Haw 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 Rt M S over Haw Creek carry?

About 782 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over Haw Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over Haw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.