US Bridges

Or 70 E over Huth Creek

Good

Boone County, Missouri · S 9 T 48 N R 13 W · Structure no. 33359

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,101
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 70 E over Huth Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Or 70 E over Huth Creek in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,101 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,927 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOr 70 E
CrossesHuth Creek
LocationS 9 T 48 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates38.96936, -92.39388
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 70 E over Huth Creek 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 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 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Or 70 E over Huth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.