US Bridges

Mo 127 S over Is 70

Poor

Saline County, Missouri · S 2 T 48 N R 23 W · Structure no. 105

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,921
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 127 S over Is 70 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 127 S over Is 70 in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,921 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,401 by 2044. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 127 S
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 2 T 48 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 127
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.97701, -93.41501
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,921 (2024)
Projected traffic2,401 by 2044
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 127 S over Is 70 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 127 S over Is 70 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 127 S over Is 70 carry?

About 1,921 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is Mo 127 S over Is 70?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 127 S over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.