US Bridges

Mo 43 S over Ruby Jack Bike TR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 34 T 29 N R 33 W · Structure no. 2341

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,677
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 43 S over Ruby Jack Bike TR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 43 S over Ruby Jack Bike TR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 54 years old, older 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 4,677 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,016 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMo 43 S
CrossesRuby Jack Bike TR
LocationS 34 T 29 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates37.19339, -94.50881
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,677 (2024)
Projected traffic7,016 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 43 S over Ruby Jack Bike TR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Mo 43 S over Ruby Jack Bike TR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 43 S over Ruby Jack Bike TR carry?

About 4,677 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 43 S over Ruby Jack Bike TR?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 43 S over Ruby Jack Bike TR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.