US Bridges

Mo 179 S over Cst Mission DR

Good

Cole County, Missouri · S 15 T 44 N R 12 W · Structure no. 33710

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,666
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 179 S over Cst Mission DR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mo 179 S over Cst Mission DR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 179 S
CrossesCst Mission DR
LocationS 15 T 44 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 179
Coordinates38.55969, -92.22741
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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 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
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 179 S over Cst Mission DR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 179 S over Cst Mission DR 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 Mission DR carry?

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

How long is Mo 179 S over Cst Mission DR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 179 S over Cst Mission DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.