Mo 47 S over US 61
FairLincoln County, Missouri · S 25 T 49 N R 1 W · Structure no. 2253
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 248 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,880
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 47 S over US 61 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 47 S over US 61 in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 18,880 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,760 by 2044. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 47 S over US 61 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 47 S over US 61 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 47 S over US 61 carry?
About 18,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Mo 47 S over US 61?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 47 S over US 61?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.