US Bridges

Mo 179 S over Meadow CR

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 10 T 45 N R 13 W · Structure no. 4047

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,538
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 179 S over Meadow CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 179 S over Meadow CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,538 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,461 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesMo 179 S
CrossesMeadow CR
LocationS 10 T 45 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 179
Coordinates38.65883, -92.33313
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,538 (2024)
Projected traffic2,461 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Meadow CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 179 S over Meadow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 179 S over Meadow CR carry?

About 1,538 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mo 179 S over Meadow CR?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 179 S over Meadow CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.