US Bridges

Mo 51 S over Horse Island Chute

Good

Perry County, Missouri · S 1007 T 37 N R 11 E · Structure no. 37435

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
504 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,806
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 51 S over Horse Island Chute is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 51 S over Horse Island Chute in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 3,806 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,231 by 2044. The structure is 504 ft (153.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMo 51 S
CrossesHorse Island Chute
LocationS 1007 T 37 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates37.89626, -89.84246
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length504 ft (153.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,806 (2024)
Projected traffic7,231 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 51 S over Horse Island Chute built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 51 S over Horse Island Chute 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 51 S over Horse Island Chute carry?

About 3,806 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Mo 51 S over Horse Island Chute?

The structure is 504 ft (153.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 51 S over Horse Island Chute?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.