US Bridges

Morning Side LN over Br of Strouts CR

Good

Iron County, Missouri · S 25 T 34 N R 3 E · Structure no. 36118

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morning Side LN over Br of Strouts CR is a concrete slab carrying Morning Side LN over Br of Strouts CR in Iron 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMorning Side LN
CrossesBr of Strouts CR
LocationS 25 T 34 N R 3 E
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates37.6178, -90.654
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Morning Side LN over Br of Strouts CR built?

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

What condition is Morning Side LN over Br of Strouts 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Morning Side LN over Br of Strouts CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Morning Side LN over Br of Strouts CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Morning Side LN over Br of Strouts CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.