US Bridges

Rt M S over Ladies Br

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 1 T 37 N R 30 W · Structure no. 3167

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over Ladies Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M S over Ladies Br in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 49 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt M S
CrossesLadies Br
LocationS 1 T 37 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates38.02032, -94.18861
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2024)
Projected traffic258 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Rt M S over Ladies Br built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt M S over Ladies 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rt M S over Ladies Br carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over Ladies Br?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over Ladies Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.