Mo 51 S over ST Francis Rvr
PoorStoddard County, Missouri · S 28 T 25 N R 8 E · Structure no. 5246
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 331 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,302
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 51 S over ST Francis Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 51 S over ST Francis Rvr in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,302 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,823 by 2044. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 51 S over ST Francis Rvr built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 51 S over ST Francis Rvr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Mo 51 S over ST Francis Rvr carry?
About 1,302 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Mo 51 S over ST Francis Rvr?
The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 51 S over ST Francis Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.