US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Bridges Branch

Fair

Morgan County, Missouri · S 21 T 44 N R 17 W · Structure no. 5883

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,890
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Bridges Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 5 S over Bridges Branch in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 3,890 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,808 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesBridges Branch
LocationS 21 T 44 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 5
CountyMorgan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.55594, -92.79737
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.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating101.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Bridges Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 5 S over Bridges Branch 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 Bridges Branch carry?

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

How long is Mo 5 S over Bridges Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 5 S over Bridges Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.