US Bridges

Mo 43 S over Roark Br

Good

Newton County, Missouri · S 33 T 24 N R 34 W · Structure no. 35447

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
859
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 43 S over Roark Br is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mo 43 S over Roark Br in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 859 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,417 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMo 43 S
CrossesRoark Br
LocationS 33 T 24 N R 34 W
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates36.77113, -94.6117
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic859 (2024)
Projected traffic1,417 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 43 S over Roark Br built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 43 S over Roark Br 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 43 S over Roark Br carry?

About 859 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 43 S over Roark Br?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 43 S over Roark Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.