US Bridges

Mo 19 S over Current Rvr

FairPosted for load

Shannon County, Missouri · S 20 T 30 N R 4 W · Structure no. 4755

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
602 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
597
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 19 S over Current Rvr is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Mo 19 S over Current Rvr in Shannon County, Missouri. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 597 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2044. The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 19 S
CrossesCurrent Rvr
LocationS 20 T 30 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 19
CountyShannon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.28627, -91.40915
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length602 ft (183.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic597 (2024)
Projected traffic896 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 19 S over Current Rvr built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 19 S over Current Rvr 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 19 S over Current Rvr carry?

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

How long is Mo 19 S over Current Rvr?

The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 19 S over Current Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.