US Bridges

Mo 39 S over Brantley Br

PoorPosted for load

Barry County, Missouri · S 1 T 24 N R 25 W · Structure no. 8799

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,805
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 39 S over Brantley Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 39 S over Brantley Br in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,805 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMo 39 S
CrossesBrantley Br
LocationS 1 T 24 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates36.81359, -93.69074
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,805 (2024)
Projected traffic3,520 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$941,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 39 S over Brantley Br built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 39 S over Brantley Br 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 39 S over Brantley Br carry?

About 1,805 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mo 39 S over Brantley Br?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 39 S over Brantley Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.