US Bridges

Mo 139 S over Hurricane CR

Good

Carroll County, Missouri · S 36 T 55 N R 22 W · Structure no. 8380

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
178
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 139 S over Hurricane CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 139 S over Hurricane CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 61 years old, older 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesMo 139 S
CrossesHurricane CR
LocationS 36 T 55 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 139
Coordinates39.5299, -93.32864
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2024)
Projected traffic223 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Mo 139 S over Hurricane CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Mo 139 S over Hurricane 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 139 S over Hurricane CR carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mo 139 S over Hurricane CR?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 139 S over Hurricane CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.