US Bridges

Mo 25 S over Link CR

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 1 T 26 N R 10 E · Structure no. 4583

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1937
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,018
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 25 S over Link CR is a concrete culvert carrying Mo 25 S over Link CR in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1937, so it is 103 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,018 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,531 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 25 S
CrossesLink CR
LocationS 1 T 26 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 25
CountyStoddard County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.92599, -89.91685
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,018 (2024)
Projected traffic8,531 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 25 S over Link CR built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1937.

What condition is Mo 25 S over Link CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 25 S over Link CR carry?

About 5,018 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 25 S over Link CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 25 S over Link CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.