US Bridges

Mo 10 E over Norborne Drain Dtc

Poor

Ray County, Missouri · S 1 T 51 N R 26 W · Structure no. 5325

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,953
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 10 E over Norborne Drain Dtc is a concrete slab carrying Mo 10 E over Norborne Drain Dtc in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 96 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 1,953 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,418 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesMo 10 E
CrossesNorborne Drain Dtc
LocationS 1 T 51 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates39.26431, -93.77306
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,953 (2024)
Projected traffic3,418 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$693,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 10 E over Norborne Drain Dtc built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Mo 10 E over Norborne Drain Dtc 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 10 E over Norborne Drain Dtc carry?

About 1,953 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mo 10 E over Norborne Drain Dtc?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 10 E over Norborne Drain Dtc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.