US Bridges

US 59 S over Rt T

Fair

Andrew County, Missouri · S 20 T 59 N R 35 W · Structure no. 11822

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,226
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 S over Rt T is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 S over Rt T 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 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 4,226 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,875 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 59 S
CrossesRt T
LocationS 20 T 59 N R 35 W
RouteU.S. Route 59
Coordinates39.92241, -94.86036
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,226 (2024)
Projected traffic8,875 by 2044
Trucks21%
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 59 S over Rt T built?

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

What condition is US 59 S over Rt T 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 S over Rt T carry?

About 4,226 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 59 S over Rt T?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 S over Rt T?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.