US Bridges

Lake ST over Ovrfl Macon Lk

Good

Macon County, Missouri · S 5 T 57 N R 14 W · Structure no. 24982

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake ST over Ovrfl Macon Lk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake ST over Ovrfl Macon Lk in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 138 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLake ST
CrossesOvrfl Macon Lk
LocationS 5 T 57 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 594
Coordinates39.76676, -92.49424
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic138 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lake ST over Ovrfl Macon Lk built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake ST over Ovrfl Macon Lk 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lake ST over Ovrfl Macon Lk carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lake ST over Ovrfl Macon Lk?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lake ST over Ovrfl Macon Lk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.