Mo 291 S over Mid Big CR
FairCass County, Missouri · S 5 T 46 N R 36 W · Structure no. 1592
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,928
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 291 S over Mid Big CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 291 S over Mid Big CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 11,928 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,067 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 291 S over Mid Big CR built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Mo 291 S over Mid Big 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Mo 291 S over Mid Big CR carry?
About 11,928 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mo 291 S over Mid Big CR?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 291 S over Mid Big CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.