Mo 123 S over Creek
PoorPolk County, Missouri · S 34 T 35 N R 24 W · Structure no. 4969
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 626
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 123 S over Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 123 S over Creek in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 4 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 626 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,002 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 123 S over Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 123 S over Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 123 S over Creek carry?
About 626 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Mo 123 S over Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 123 S over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.