US Bridges

Or 70 E over Huth Creek

Fair

Boone County, Missouri · S 3 T 48 N R 13 W · Structure no. 33100

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,101
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 70 E over Huth Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 70 E over Huth Creek in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,101 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,927 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOr 70 E
CrossesHuth Creek
LocationS 3 T 48 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates38.96922, -92.38255
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,101 (2024)
Projected traffic1,927 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Or 70 E over Huth Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 70 E over Huth Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Or 70 E over Huth Creek carry?

About 1,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Or 70 E over Huth Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Or 70 E over Huth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.