US Bridges

Mo 43 S over Mason Spr CR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 20 T 24 N R 34 W · Structure no. 3914

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,019
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 43 S over Mason Spr CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 43 S over Mason Spr CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 2,019 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,331 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesMo 43 S
CrossesMason Spr CR
LocationS 20 T 24 N R 34 W
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates36.80165, -94.61171
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,019 (2024)
Projected traffic3,331 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 43 S over Mason Spr CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 43 S over Mason Spr 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 43 S over Mason Spr CR carry?

About 2,019 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Mo 43 S over Mason Spr CR?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 43 S over Mason Spr CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.