Mo 179 S over Rock CR
PoorPosted for loadCole County, Missouri · S 9 T 45 N R 13 W · Structure no. 9507
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,552
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 179 S over Rock CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 179 S over Rock CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,552 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,483 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 179 S over Rock CR built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 179 S over Rock CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 179 S over Rock CR carry?
About 1,552 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Mo 179 S over Rock CR?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 179 S over Rock CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.