US Bridges

Mo 127 S over KCS RR

Good

Saline County, Missouri · S 14 T 50 N R 23 W · Structure no. 33645

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
269
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 127 S over KCS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 127 S over KCS RR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 269 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMo 127 S
CrossesKCS RR
LocationS 14 T 50 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 127
Coordinates39.12406, -93.39314
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2024)
Projected traffic336 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 127 S over KCS RR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 127 S over KCS RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 127 S over KCS RR carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Mo 127 S over KCS RR?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 127 S over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.