US Bridges

Beacon RD over S Moreau CR

Fair

Morgan County, Missouri · S 36 T 42 N R 16 W · Structure no. 21678

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beacon RD over S Moreau CR is a concrete slab carrying Beacon RD over S Moreau CR 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBeacon RD
CrossesS Moreau CR
LocationS 36 T 42 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 318
CountyMorgan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.34806, -92.64033
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
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 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 length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Beacon RD over S Moreau CR built?

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

What condition is Beacon RD over S Moreau CR 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 Beacon RD over S Moreau CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beacon RD over S Moreau CR?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Beacon RD over S Moreau CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.