US Bridges

Sims RD over Straight Fk Moreau

Good

Morgan County, Missouri · S 24 T 43 N R 18 W · Structure no. 33033

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sims RD over Straight Fk Moreau is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sims RD over Straight Fk Moreau in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSims RD
CrossesStraight Fk Moreau
LocationS 24 T 43 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 80
CountyMorgan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.47228, -92.84858
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic72 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sims RD over Straight Fk Moreau built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sims RD over Straight Fk Moreau in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

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

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Sims RD over Straight Fk Moreau?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sims RD over Straight Fk Moreau?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.