US Bridges

Mo 179 S over Petite Saline CR

Good

Cooper County, Missouri · S 23 T 48 N R 15 W · Structure no. 36037

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
349 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,033
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 179 S over Petite Saline CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 179 S over Petite Saline CR in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,033 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,395 by 2044. The structure is 349 ft (106.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 179 S
CrossesPetite Saline CR
LocationS 23 T 48 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 179
CountyCooper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.901, -92.52491
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length349 ft (106.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,033 (2024)
Projected traffic1,395 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 179 S over Petite Saline CR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 179 S over Petite Saline CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 179 S over Petite Saline CR carry?

About 1,033 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 179 S over Petite Saline CR?

The structure is 349 ft (106.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 179 S over Petite Saline CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.