US Bridges

Mo 79 S over Early Br

Fair

Pike County, Missouri · S 1 T 54 N R 3 W · Structure no. 9123

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
504
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 79 S over Early Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 79 S over Early Br in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 504 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 79 S
CrossesEarly Br
LocationS 1 T 54 N R 3 W
RouteState Highway 79
CountyPike County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.48951, -91.18608
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2024)
Projected traffic781 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 Early Br built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 79 S over Early 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 November 2024.

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

About 504 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 79 S over Early Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 79 S over Early Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.