US Bridges

Mo 59 S over Fidelity CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 9 T 27 N R 31 W · Structure no. 5426

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,347
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 59 S over Fidelity CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 59 S over Fidelity CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 7,347 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,388 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMo 59 S
CrossesFidelity CR
LocationS 9 T 27 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates37.07384, -94.31267
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,347 (2024)
Projected traffic11,388 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 59 S over Fidelity CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 59 S over Fidelity CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 59 S over Fidelity CR carry?

About 7,347 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Mo 59 S over Fidelity CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mo 59 S over Fidelity CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.