US Bridges

Mo 25 S over Swan Pond

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 36 T 28 N R 10 E · Structure no. 6038

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,946
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 25 S over Swan Pond is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 25 S over Swan Pond in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 4,946 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,408 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 25 S
CrossesSwan Pond
LocationS 36 T 28 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 25
CountyStoddard County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.04722, -89.90421
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,946 (2024)
Projected traffic8,408 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Swan Pond built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 25 S over Swan Pond 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 Swan Pond carry?

About 4,946 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 25 S over Swan Pond?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 25 S over Swan Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.