US Bridges

Mo 51 S over Str

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 19 T 27 N R 9 E · Structure no. 4952

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 51 S over Str is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 51 S over Str in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 43 ft (13 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMo 51 S
CrossesStr
LocationS 19 T 27 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates36.97482, -90.13087
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
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 Str built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 51 S over Str 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 Str carry?

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

How long is Mo 51 S over Str?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 51 S over Str?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.