US Bridges

Mo 19 S over Fork CR

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 18 T 54 N R 6 W · Structure no. 5046

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,904
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 19 S over Fork CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 19 S over Fork CR in Ralls 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 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 4,904 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,318 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMo 19 S
CrossesFork CR
LocationS 18 T 54 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates39.46207, -91.60859
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,904 (2024)
Projected traffic9,318 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 19 S over Fork CR built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 19 S over Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 19 S over Fork CR carry?

About 4,904 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Mo 19 S over Fork CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 19 S over Fork CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.