US Bridges

Mo 179 S over Cst Crk Trail DR Wear

Good

Cole County, Missouri · S 15 T 44 N R 12 W · Structure no. 29018

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
669 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,666
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 179 S over Cst Crk Trail DR Wear is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 179 S over Cst Crk Trail DR Wear in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 16,666 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,166 by 2044. The structure is 669 ft (203.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 179 S
CrossesCst Crk Trail DR Wear
LocationS 15 T 44 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 179
Coordinates38.56624, -92.22761
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length669 ft (203.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,666 (2024)
Projected traffic29,166 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 179 S over Cst Crk Trail DR Wear built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 179 S over Cst Crk Trail DR Wear 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 Mo 179 S over Cst Crk Trail DR Wear carry?

About 16,666 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mo 179 S over Cst Crk Trail DR Wear?

The structure is 669 ft (203.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 179 S over Cst Crk Trail DR Wear?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.