US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Ludecker CR

Good

Ozark County, Missouri · S 16 T 23 N R 14 W · Structure no. 1769

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,697
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Ludecker CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 5 S over Ludecker CR in Ozark County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 1,697 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,564 by 2044. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesLudecker CR
LocationS 16 T 23 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates36.67914, -92.51157
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,697 (2024)
Projected traffic3,564 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ludecker CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 5 S over Ludecker CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 5 S over Ludecker CR carry?

About 1,697 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over Ludecker CR?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over Ludecker CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.