US Bridges

Mo 79 S over Small CR

Good

Pike County, Missouri · S 34 T 53 N R 1 E · Structure no. 33379

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
698
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 79 S over Small CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 79 S over Small CR in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 698 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,082 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesMo 79 S
CrossesSmall CR
LocationS 34 T 53 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 79
Coordinates39.32501, -90.87841
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic698 (2024)
Projected traffic1,082 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 79 S over Small CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 79 S over Small CR 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 November 2024.

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

About 698 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mo 79 S over Small CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 79 S over Small CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.