US Bridges

Or 70 E over Hominy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Boone County, Missouri · S 9 T 48 N R 12 W · Structure no. 4895

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 70 E over Hominy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Or 70 E over Hominy Creek in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,125 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 70 E
CrossesHominy Creek
LocationS 9 T 48 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 70
CountyBoone County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.96025, -92.26655
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2024)
Projected traffic6,125 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$939,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 70 E over Hominy Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 70 E over Hominy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

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

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Or 70 E over Hominy Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Or 70 E over Hominy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.