Mo 43 S over Comstock CR
FairBarton County, Missouri · S 7 T 33 N R 32 W · Structure no. 2188
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,873
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 43 S over Comstock CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 43 S over Comstock CR in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 55 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 6 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 2,873 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,166 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 43 S over Comstock CR built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Mo 43 S over Comstock CR 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Mo 43 S over Comstock CR carry?
About 2,873 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Mo 43 S over Comstock CR?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 43 S over Comstock CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.