Mo 51 S over Horse Island Chute
PoorPerry County, Missouri · S 1007 T 37 N R 11 E · Structure no. 6695
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 462 ft
- 14 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 51 S over Horse Island Chute in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,806 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,231 by 2044. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 51 S over Horse Island Chute built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 51 S over Horse Island Chute in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
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 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 51 S over Horse Island Chute?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.