US Bridges

Mo 47 S over Lake CR

Good

Warren County, Missouri · S 3 T 44 N R 1 W · Structure no. 34614

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,764
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 47 S over Lake CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 47 S over Lake CR in Warren County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 14,764 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,528 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMo 47 S
CrossesLake CR
LocationS 3 T 44 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates38.59956, -91.00428
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,764 (2024)
Projected traffic29,528 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 47 S over Lake CR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 47 S over Lake 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 47 S over Lake CR carry?

About 14,764 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 47 S over Lake CR?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 47 S over Lake CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.