US Bridges

Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch #5

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 4 T 27 N R 9 E · Structure no. 4878

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch #5 is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch #5 in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,988 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 51 S
CrossesDrain Dtch #5
LocationS 4 T 27 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 51
CountyStoddard County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.00912, -90.09189
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2024)
Projected traffic1,988 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$544,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch #5 built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch #5 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 51 S over Drain Dtch #5 carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch #5?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch #5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.