US Bridges

Mo 181 S over Bryant CR

Fair

Ozark County, Missouri · S 34 T 24 N R 12 W · Structure no. 7509

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 181 S over Bryant CR is a concrete slab carrying Mo 181 S over Bryant CR in Ozark County, Missouri. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 181 S
CrossesBryant CR
LocationS 34 T 24 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 181
CountyOzark County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.71134, -92.26932
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic416 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$873,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 181 S over Bryant CR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 181 S over Bryant 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 181 S over Bryant CR carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 181 S over Bryant CR?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 181 S over Bryant CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.