US Bridges

Mo 139 S over Stanley Lk

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 21 T 56 N R 21 W · Structure no. 34539

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
715 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 139 S over Stanley Lk is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mo 139 S over Stanley Lk in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 715 ft (218 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

CarriesMo 139 S
CrossesStanley Lk
LocationS 21 T 56 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 139
Coordinates39.65112, -93.25198
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length715 ft (218 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic500 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 139 S over Stanley Lk built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 139 S over Stanley Lk 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 139 S over Stanley Lk carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mo 139 S over Stanley Lk?

The structure is 715 ft (218 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 139 S over Stanley Lk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.