US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Spring Br Lk Ozark

Fair

Morgan County, Missouri · S 5 T 41 N R 16 W · Structure no. 3654

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,573
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Spring Br Lk Ozark is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 5 S over Spring Br Lk Ozark in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 4,573 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,003 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesSpring Br Lk Ozark
LocationS 5 T 41 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 5
CountyMorgan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.31157, -92.823
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,573 (2024)
Projected traffic8,003 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mo 5 S over Spring Br Lk Ozark built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 5 S over Spring Br Lk Ozark 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 Mo 5 S over Spring Br Lk Ozark carry?

About 4,573 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over Spring Br Lk Ozark?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over Spring Br Lk Ozark?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.