Mo 97 S over Capps CR
PoorBarry County, Missouri · S 20 T 25 N R 28 W · Structure no. 6358
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 899
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 97 S over Capps CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 97 S over Capps CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 899 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,483 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 97 S over Capps CR built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 97 S over Capps CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 97 S over Capps CR carry?
About 899 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Mo 97 S over Capps CR?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 97 S over Capps CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.