US Bridges

Short RD over Straight Fk Moreau

Poor

Morgan County, Missouri · S 21 T 44 N R 17 W · Structure no. 19512

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Short RD over Straight Fk Moreau is a concrete slab carrying Short RD over Straight Fk Moreau in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesShort RD
CrossesStraight Fk Moreau
LocationS 21 T 44 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 223
CountyMorgan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.55357, -92.7944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic27 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$838,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Short RD over Straight Fk Moreau built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Short RD over Straight Fk Moreau in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Short RD over Straight Fk Moreau carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Short RD over Straight Fk Moreau?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Short RD over Straight Fk Moreau?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.