US Bridges

Rt M S over Falls Br

Good

Perry County, Missouri · S 442 T 36 N R 10 E · Structure no. 28923

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over Falls Br is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M S over Falls Br in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRt M S
CrossesFalls Br
LocationS 442 T 36 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates37.83521, -89.88671
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic221 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rt M S over Falls Br built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M S over Falls 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt M S over Falls Br carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over Falls Br?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over Falls Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.