US Bridges

Mo 39 S over Williams CR

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 25 T 28 N R 27 W · Structure no. 4034

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,891
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 39 S over Williams CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 39 S over Williams CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 3,891 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,226 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 39 S
CrossesWilliams CR
LocationS 25 T 28 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 39
CountyLawrence County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.10554, -93.82514
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,891 (2024)
Projected traffic6,226 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Williams CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 39 S over Williams 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 July 2024.

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

About 3,891 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 39 S over Williams CR?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 39 S over Williams CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.