US Bridges

Mo 79 S over Mcleans Br

Fair

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 24 T 49 N R 2 E · Structure no. 36126

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,686
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 79 S over Mcleans Br is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mo 79 S over Mcleans Br in Lincoln 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 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 3,686 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,372 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 79 S
CrossesMcleans Br
LocationS 24 T 49 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 79
CountyLincoln County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.99904, -90.73858
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,686 (2024)
Projected traffic7,372 by 2044
Trucks19%
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 79 S over Mcleans Br built?

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

What condition is Mo 79 S over Mcleans Br 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 79 S over Mcleans Br carry?

About 3,686 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mo 79 S over Mcleans Br?

The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 79 S over Mcleans Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.