Mo 79 S over Malaruni CR
FairRalls County, Missouri · S 19 T 56 N R 3 W · Structure no. 656
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 980
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 79 S over Malaruni CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 79 S over Malaruni CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,519 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 79 S over Malaruni CR built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 79 S over Malaruni 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 Malaruni CR carry?
About 980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mo 79 S over Malaruni CR?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 79 S over Malaruni CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.