US Bridges

Mo 79 S over Horn Br

Fair

Pike County, Missouri · S 35 T 55 N R 3 W · Structure no. 3366

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
482
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 79 S over Horn Br is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mo 79 S over Horn Br in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 482 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 747 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesMo 79 S
CrossesHorn Br
LocationS 35 T 55 N R 3 W
RouteState Highway 79
Coordinates39.50113, -91.20676
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (2024)
Projected traffic747 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 Horn Br built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 79 S over Horn Br 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 79 S over Horn Br carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 79 S over Horn Br?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 79 S over Horn Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.