US Bridges

Rt T S over Moores Br

Poor

Vernon County, Missouri · S 32 T 35 N R 33 W · Structure no. 3478

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
628
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T S over Moores Br is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt T S over Moores Br in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 628 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 879 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesRt T S
CrossesMoores Br
LocationS 32 T 35 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0T
Coordinates37.77831, -94.58692
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic628 (2024)
Projected traffic879 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt T S over Moores Br built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt T S over Moores Br 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt T S over Moores Br carry?

About 628 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt T S over Moores Br?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T S over Moores Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.