US Bridges

Mo 39 S over Table Rock Lk

Fair

Barry County, Missouri · S 14 T 22 N R 25 W · Structure no. 231

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
1,440 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,735
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 39 S over Table Rock Lk is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Mo 39 S over Table Rock Lk in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 2,735 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,513 by 2044. The structure is 1,440 ft (438.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 39 S
CrossesTable Rock Lk
LocationS 14 T 22 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 39
CountyBarry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.61433, -93.61686
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,440 ft (438.9 m)
Longest span480 ft (146.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,735 (2024)
Projected traffic4,513 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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$46.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 39 S over Table Rock Lk built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Mo 39 S over Table Rock Lk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 39 S over Table Rock Lk carry?

About 2,735 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 39 S over Table Rock Lk?

The structure is 1,440 ft (438.9 m) long with a longest span of 480 ft (146.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 39 S over Table Rock Lk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.