US Bridges

Mo 19 S over Hurricane CR

Poor

Shannon County, Missouri · S 31 T 16 N R 2 W · Structure no. 5788

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
687
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 19 S over Hurricane CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 19 S over Hurricane CR in Shannon County, Missouri. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 687 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,031 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

CarriesMo 19 S
CrossesHurricane CR
LocationS 31 T 16 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates36.88562, -91.32987
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic687 (2024)
Projected traffic1,031 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 19 S over Hurricane CR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 19 S over Hurricane CR 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 2024.

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

About 687 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 19 S over Hurricane CR?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 19 S over Hurricane CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.