US Bridges

Mo 131 S over Big Br

Good

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 34 T 50 N R 28 W · Structure no. 29672

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 131 S over Big Br is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 131 S over Big Br in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,140 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,103 by 2044. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesMo 131 S
CrossesBig Br
LocationS 34 T 50 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 131
Coordinates39.10027, -93.98321
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,140 (2024)
Projected traffic3,103 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 131 S over Big Br built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 131 S over Big Br 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mo 131 S over Big Br carry?

About 2,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 131 S over Big Br?

The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 131 S over Big Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.