US Bridges

Mo 39 S over Chat CR

Good

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 11 T 26 N R 26 W · Structure no. 35831

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,566
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 39 S over Chat CR is a concrete culvert carrying Mo 39 S over Chat CR 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 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 3,566 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,706 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesMo 39 S
CrossesChat CR
LocationS 11 T 26 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates36.97999, -93.73617
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 39 S over Chat CR built?

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

What condition is Mo 39 S over Chat CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 39 S over Chat CR carry?

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

How long is Mo 39 S over Chat CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 39 S over Chat CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.