US Bridges

Mo 47 S over Olds Mines CR

Fair

Washington County, Missouri · S 30 T 39 N R 3 E · Structure no. 11976

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,906
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 47 S over Olds Mines CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 47 S over Olds Mines CR in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,906 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,859 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesMo 47 S
CrossesOlds Mines CR
LocationS 30 T 39 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates38.07584, -90.73974
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,906 (2024)
Projected traffic2,859 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Olds Mines CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 47 S over Olds Mines 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 47 S over Olds Mines CR carry?

About 1,906 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 47 S over Olds Mines CR?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 47 S over Olds Mines CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.