US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Woods Fk

Poor

Wright County, Missouri · S 6 T 29 N R 14 W · Structure no. 5511

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
363 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Woods Fk is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 5 S over Woods Fk in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 4 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 2,170 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,689 by 2044. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesWoods Fk
LocationS 6 T 29 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 5
CountyWright County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.24557, -92.50839
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,170 (2024)
Projected traffic3,689 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 5 S over Woods Fk built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 5 S over Woods Fk 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Mo 5 S over Woods Fk carry?

About 2,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over Woods Fk?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over Woods Fk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.