US Bridges

Rt M S over Breakfast Br

Good

Pettis County, Missouri · S 13 T 45 N R 21 W · Structure no. 9598

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,003
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over Breakfast Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M S over Breakfast Br in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 87 years old, older 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 2,003 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,205 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesRt M S
CrossesBreakfast Br
LocationS 13 T 45 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates38.66702, -93.18578
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,003 (2024)
Projected traffic3,205 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Breakfast Br built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Rt M S over Breakfast 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 January 2024.

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

About 2,003 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over Breakfast Br?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over Breakfast Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.