US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Straight Fk Moreau

Good

Morgan County, Missouri · S 21 T 44 N R 17 W · Structure no. 4168

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,890
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Straight Fk Moreau is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 5 S over Straight Fk Moreau in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,890 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,808 by 2044. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesStraight Fk Moreau
LocationS 21 T 44 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 5
CountyMorgan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.55227, -92.79749
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,890 (2024)
Projected traffic6,808 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Straight Fk Moreau built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 5 S 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 5 S over Straight Fk Moreau carry?

About 3,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over Straight Fk Moreau?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over Straight Fk Moreau?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.