US Bridges

Mo 39 S over Stahl CR

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 26 T 29 N R 27 W · Structure no. 4008

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 39 S over Stahl CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 39 S over Stahl CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,380 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,408 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMo 39 S
CrossesStahl CR
LocationS 26 T 29 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates37.19334, -93.84481
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,380 (2024)
Projected traffic5,408 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 39 S over Stahl CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 39 S over Stahl 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 April 2023.

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

About 3,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 39 S over Stahl CR?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Mo 39 S over Stahl CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.