US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Mill Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Missouri · S 5 T 40 N R 17 W · Structure no. 5652

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,703
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 5 S over Mill Creek in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 4,703 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,230 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesMill Creek
LocationS 5 T 40 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 5
CountyMorgan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.25668, -92.83159
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,703 (2024)
Projected traffic8,230 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 5 S over Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek carry?

About 4,703 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over Mill Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.