US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 26 T 63 N R 20 W · Structure no. 33116

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,283
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mo 5 S over Creek in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,283 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,668 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesCreek
LocationS 26 T 63 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates40.22848, -93.10661
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,283 (2024)
Projected traffic1,668 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 5 S over Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 5 S over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 5 S over Creek carry?

About 1,283 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Mo 5 S over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.