US Bridges

Mo 79 S over Battle CR

Good

Pike County, Missouri · S 2 T 55 N R 3 W · Structure no. 6369

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
452
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 79 S over Battle CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 79 S over Battle CR in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 452 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 701 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesMo 79 S
CrossesBattle CR
LocationS 2 T 55 N R 3 W
RouteState Highway 79
Coordinates39.57869, -91.19937
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic452 (2024)
Projected traffic701 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 Battle CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 79 S over Battle 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 Battle CR carry?

About 452 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 79 S over Battle CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 79 S over Battle CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.