US Bridges

Mo 39 S over BNSF RR

Good

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 12 T 26 N R 26 W · Structure no. 35830

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,566
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 39 S over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mo 39 S over BNSF RR in Lawrence 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 3,566 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,706 by 2044. The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesMo 39 S
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 12 T 26 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates36.97702, -93.73624
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length211 ft (64.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,566 (2024)
Projected traffic5,706 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 39 S over BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is Mo 39 S over BNSF RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 39 S over BNSF RR carry?

About 3,566 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 39 S over BNSF RR?

The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 39 S over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.