US Bridges

Mo 47 S over Big CR

Fair

Warren County, Missouri · S 33 T 48 N R 2 W · Structure no. 3531

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,561
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 47 S over Big CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 47 S over Big CR in Warren County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 10,561 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,122 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

CarriesMo 47 S
CrossesBig CR
LocationS 33 T 48 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates38.88392, -91.13231
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,561 (2024)
Projected traffic21,122 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 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 47 S over Big CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 47 S over Big 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 47 S over Big CR carry?

About 10,561 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 47 S over Big CR?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 47 S over Big CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.