US Bridges

Mo 179 S over US 54

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 26 T 44 N R 12 W · Structure no. 29606

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,818
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 179 S over US 54 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 179 S over US 54 in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 13,818 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,182 by 2044. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 179 S
CrossesUS 54
LocationS 26 T 44 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 179
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.54013, -92.20896
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,818 (2024)
Projected traffic24,182 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 179 S over US 54 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 179 S over US 54 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 179 S over US 54 carry?

About 13,818 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 179 S over US 54?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 179 S over US 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.