US Bridges

US 169 S over Malden CR

Good

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 19 T 56 N R 33 W · Structure no. 3723

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,943
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 S over Malden CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 169 S over Malden CR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,943 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,323 by 2044. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 169 S
CrossesMalden CR
LocationS 19 T 56 N R 33 W
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates39.65474, -94.63837
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,943 (2024)
Projected traffic5,323 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 169 S over Malden CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 S over Malden CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US 169 S over Malden CR carry?

About 3,943 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 169 S over Malden CR?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 S over Malden CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.