US Bridges

Mo 59 S over E Fk Buffalo CR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 9 T 24 N R 32 W · Structure no. 31053

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,653
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 59 S over E Fk Buffalo CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 59 S over E Fk Buffalo CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 83 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 14,653 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,177 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 59 S
CrossesE Fk Buffalo CR
LocationS 9 T 24 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 300
Coordinates36.82899, -94.39446
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,653 (2024)
Projected traffic24,177 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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 Mo 59 S over E Fk Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Mo 59 S over E Fk Buffalo 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 59 S over E Fk Buffalo CR carry?

About 14,653 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 59 S over E Fk Buffalo CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 59 S over E Fk Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.