US Bridges

Mo 43 S over BNSF RR

Fair

Barton County, Missouri · S 17 T 32 N R 32 W · Structure no. 2471

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 43 S over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 43 S over BNSF RR in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 53 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 2,530 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,669 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 43 S
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 17 T 32 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 43
CountyBarton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.53054, -94.47968
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,530 (2024)
Projected traffic3,669 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 43 S over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Mo 43 S over BNSF RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 43 S over BNSF RR carry?

About 2,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 43 S over BNSF RR?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 43 S over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.