Mo 43 S over Cpkc RR Joplin CR
PoorJasper County, Missouri · S 2 T 27 N R 33 W · Structure no. 5801
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 370 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,817
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 43 S over Cpkc RR Joplin CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 43 S over Cpkc RR Joplin CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 91 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,817 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,316 by 2044. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 43 S over Cpkc RR Joplin CR built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Mo 43 S over Cpkc RR Joplin CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Mo 43 S over Cpkc RR Joplin CR carry?
About 11,817 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mo 43 S over Cpkc RR Joplin CR?
The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 43 S over Cpkc RR Joplin CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.