US Bridges

US 159 S over Missouri Rvr @ Rul

Fair

Holt County, Missouri · S 33 T 61 N R 40 W · Structure no. 33484

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,441 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,064
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 159 S over Missouri Rvr @ Rul is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 159 S over Missouri Rvr @ Rul in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5 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 1,064 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,436 by 2044. The structure is 2,441 ft (744 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 159 S
CrossesMissouri Rvr @ Rul
LocationS 33 T 61 N R 40 W
RouteU.S. Route 159
CountyHolt County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.05247, -95.42037
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,441 ft (744 m)
Longest span426 ft (129.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,064 (2024)
Projected traffic1,436 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 159 S over Missouri Rvr @ Rul built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 159 S over Missouri Rvr @ Rul 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 159 S over Missouri Rvr @ Rul carry?

About 1,064 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 159 S over Missouri Rvr @ Rul?

The structure is 2,441 ft (744 m) long with a longest span of 426 ft (129.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 159 S over Missouri Rvr @ Rul?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.