US Bridges

Morgan RD over N Prong Jacks Fk R

FairPosted for load

Texas County, Missouri · S 25 T 29 N R 9 W · Structure no. 23906

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan RD over N Prong Jacks Fk R is a concrete slab carrying Morgan RD over N Prong Jacks Fk R in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgan RD
CrossesN Prong Jacks Fk R
LocationS 25 T 29 N R 9 W
RouteCounty Highway 442
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.1647, -91.8808
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating15.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic42 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$327,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgan RD over N Prong Jacks Fk R built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan RD over N Prong Jacks Fk R 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Morgan RD over N Prong Jacks Fk R carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Morgan RD over N Prong Jacks Fk R?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan RD over N Prong Jacks Fk R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.