US Bridges

Mo 79 S over Oneil CR

Fair

Pike County, Missouri · S 1 T 53 N R 1 W · Structure no. 11883

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,160
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 79 S over Oneil CR is a concrete culvert carrying Mo 79 S over Oneil CR in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,798 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 79 S
CrossesOneil CR
LocationS 1 T 53 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 79
CountyPike County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.38827, -90.95069
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2024)
Projected traffic1,798 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 79 S over Oneil CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 79 S over Oneil 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 79 S over Oneil CR carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mo 79 S over Oneil CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Mo 79 S over Oneil CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.