US Bridges

Mo 83 S over Abels Br

Fair

Polk County, Missouri · S 22 T 34 N R 23 W · Structure no. 2345

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,268
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 83 S over Abels Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 83 S over Abels Br in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 2,268 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,629 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 83 S
CrossesAbels Br
LocationS 22 T 34 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 83
CountyPolk County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.66758, -93.44061
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,268 (2024)
Projected traffic3,629 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 83 S over Abels Br built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 83 S over Abels Br 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 83 S over Abels Br carry?

About 2,268 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 83 S over Abels Br?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Mo 83 S over Abels Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.