US Bridges

Mo 51 S over US 60

Good

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 28 T 25 N R 8 E · Structure no. 32197

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,412
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 51 S over US 60 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 51 S over US 60 in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,412 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,977 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMo 51 S
CrossesUS 60
LocationS 28 T 25 N R 8 E
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates36.78794, -90.19326
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,412 (2024)
Projected traffic1,977 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 51 S over US 60 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 51 S over US 60 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 US 60 carry?

About 1,412 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Mo 51 S over US 60?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 51 S over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.