US Bridges

US 71 S over US 59

Good

Andrew County, Missouri · S 6 T 59 N R 35 W · Structure no. 11821

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,180
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 S over US 59 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 S over US 59 in Andrew County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,180 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,778 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 71 S
CrossesUS 59
LocationS 6 T 59 N R 35 W
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates39.9606, -94.86086
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,180 (2024)
Projected traffic8,778 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 71 S over US 59 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 S over US 59 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 71 S over US 59 carry?

About 4,180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 71 S over US 59?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 S over US 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.