US Bridges

Mo 83 S over Mile CR

Fair

Polk County, Missouri · S 35 T 34 N R 23 W · Structure no. 6215

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,308
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 83 S over Mile CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 83 S over Mile CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 4,308 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,893 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 83 S
CrossesMile CR
LocationS 35 T 34 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 83
CountyPolk County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.63078, -93.4209
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,308 (2024)
Projected traffic6,893 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Mile CR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 83 S over Mile 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 83 S over Mile CR carry?

About 4,308 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 83 S over Mile CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 83 S over Mile CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.