US Bridges

Rt Oo S over Mo 5

Fair

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 3 T 62 N R 20 W · Structure no. 722

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,068
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Oo S over Mo 5 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt Oo S over Mo 5 in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,068 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,335 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesRt Oo S
CrossesMo 5
LocationS 3 T 62 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0OO
Coordinates40.20775, -93.12936
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,068 (2024)
Projected traffic1,335 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Oo S over Mo 5 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Oo S over Mo 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Oo S over Mo 5 carry?

About 1,068 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt Oo S over Mo 5?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Oo S over Mo 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.