Mo 181 S over Big Piney Rvr
FairTexas County, Missouri · S 12 T 28 N R 11 W · Structure no. 2300
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,695
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 181 S over Big Piney Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 181 S over Big Piney Rvr in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 1,695 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,373 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 181 S over Big Piney Rvr built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Mo 181 S over Big Piney Rvr 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 2023.
How much traffic does Mo 181 S over Big Piney Rvr carry?
About 1,695 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Mo 181 S over Big Piney Rvr?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 181 S over Big Piney Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.