US Bridges

Mo 51 S over Mingo Dtch

Good

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 22 T 25 N R 8 E · Structure no. 31134

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
335 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,434
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 51 S over Mingo Dtch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 51 S over Mingo Dtch in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,434 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,008 by 2044. The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMo 51 S
CrossesMingo Dtch
LocationS 22 T 25 N R 8 E
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates36.79748, -90.19073
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length335 ft (102.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,434 (2024)
Projected traffic2,008 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 51 S over Mingo Dtch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 51 S over Mingo Dtch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 51 S over Mingo Dtch carry?

About 1,434 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Mo 51 S over Mingo Dtch?

The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 51 S over Mingo Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.