US Bridges

FR 79 over Mt Pleasant Br

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 29 T 30 N R 23 W · Structure no. 36574

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR 79 over Mt Pleasant Br is a concrete continuous slab carrying FR 79 over Mt Pleasant Br in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 16 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFR 79
CrossesMt Pleasant Br
LocationS 29 T 30 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 79
Coordinates37.3047, -93.47879
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2023)
Projected traffic33 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FR 79 over Mt Pleasant Br built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR 79 over Mt Pleasant Br 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FR 79 over Mt Pleasant Br carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FR 79 over Mt Pleasant Br?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FR 79 over Mt Pleasant Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.