US Bridges

US 59 N over Crd 427

Good

Andrew County, Missouri · S 8 T 59 N R 35 W · Structure no. 2721

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,351
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 N over Crd 427 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 59 N over Crd 427 in Andrew 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 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 4,351 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,137 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 59 N
CrossesCrd 427
LocationS 8 T 59 N R 35 W
RouteU.S. Route 59
Coordinates39.94824, -94.85992
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,351 (2024)
Projected traffic9,137 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 N over Crd 427 built?

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

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

About 4,351 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 59 N over Crd 427?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 N over Crd 427?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.