US Bridges

Mo 19 S over Sinking CR

Good

Shannon County, Missouri · S 7 T 30 N R 4 W · Structure no. 35445

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
364 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
597
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 19 S over Sinking CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 19 S over Sinking CR in Shannon County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 597 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2044. The structure is 364 ft (111 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesMo 19 S
CrossesSinking CR
LocationS 7 T 30 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates37.30286, -91.41261
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length364 ft (111 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic597 (2024)
Projected traffic896 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 19 S over Sinking CR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 19 S over Sinking CR 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 2024.

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

About 597 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mo 19 S over Sinking CR?

The structure is 364 ft (111 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 19 S over Sinking CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.