US 159 S over Penny Slough
GoodHolt County, Missouri · S 3 T 60 N R 36 W · Structure no. 36094
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 119 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 869
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 159 S over Penny Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 159 S over Penny Slough in Holt 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 869 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,173 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 159 S over Penny Slough built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 159 S over Penny Slough 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 159 S over Penny Slough carry?
About 869 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 159 S over Penny Slough?
The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US 159 S over Penny Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.