US Bridges

Mo 179 S over Splice CR

Fair

Moniteau County, Missouri · S 13 T 47 N R 15 W · Structure no. 8451

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
556
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 179 S over Splice CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 179 S over Splice CR in Moniteau County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 60 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 556 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 806 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 179 S
CrossesSplice CR
LocationS 13 T 47 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 179
CountyMoniteau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.84386, -92.51081
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic556 (2024)
Projected traffic806 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 179 S over Splice CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Mo 179 S over Splice 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 179 S over Splice CR carry?

About 556 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mo 179 S over Splice CR?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 179 S over Splice CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.