US Bridges

US 59 S over Crd 427

Good

Andrew County, Missouri · S 8 T 59 N R 35 W · Structure no. 11833

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

About this bridge

US 59 S over Crd 427 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 S over Crd 427 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 4,226 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,875 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 59 S
CrossesCrd 427
LocationS 8 T 59 N R 35 W
RouteU.S. Route 59
Coordinates39.94828, -94.86032
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Crd 427 built?

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

What condition is US 59 S over Crd 427 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 59 S over Crd 427 carry?

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

How long is US 59 S over Crd 427?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 S over Crd 427?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.