US Bridges

Mo 45 S over Pied CR

Fair

Platte County, Missouri · S 26 T 51 N R 34 W · Structure no. 5629

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,759
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 45 S over Pied CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 45 S over Pied CR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 17,759 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,742 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMo 45 S
CrossesPied CR
LocationS 26 T 51 N R 34 W
RouteState Highway 45
Coordinates39.21049, -94.69437
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 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 width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,759 (2024)
Projected traffic33,742 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 45 S over Pied CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Mo 45 S over Pied CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 45 S over Pied CR carry?

About 17,759 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 45 S over Pied CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 45 S over Pied CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.