US Bridges

Mo 59 S over Baynham Br

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 15 T 26 N R 31 W · Structure no. 3942

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,392
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 59 S over Baynham Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 59 S over Baynham Br in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 10,392 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,784 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesMo 59 S
CrossesBaynham Br
LocationS 15 T 26 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates36.97861, -94.31544
Functional classRural 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,392 (2024)
Projected traffic20,784 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 59 S over Baynham Br built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 59 S over Baynham Br 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 59 S over Baynham Br carry?

About 10,392 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mo 59 S over Baynham Br?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 59 S over Baynham Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.