US Bridges

Mo 47 S over US 61

Good

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 25 T 49 N R 1 W · Structure no. 37283

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 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 prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 47 S over US 61 in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 18,880 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,760 by 2044. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesMo 47 S
CrossesUS 61
LocationS 25 T 49 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates38.98655, -90.96634
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,880 (2024)
Projected traffic37,760 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 47 S over US 61 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 47 S over US 61 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 May 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 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 47 S over US 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.