US Bridges

Owens School RD over Trib to Silver Fk

Good

Boone County, Missouri · S 16 T 50 N R 11 W · Structure no. 34418

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owens School RD over Trib to Silver Fk is a steel culvert carrying Owens School RD over Trib to Silver Fk in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOwens School RD
CrossesTrib to Silver Fk
LocationS 16 T 50 N R 11 W
RouteCounty Highway 253
CountyBoone County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.10875, -92.15811
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic57 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Owens School RD over Trib to Silver Fk built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owens School RD over Trib to Silver Fk 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Owens School RD over Trib to Silver Fk carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Owens School RD over Trib to Silver Fk?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Owens School RD over Trib to Silver Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.