US Bridges

NE Sandstone DR over Otter CR

FairPosted for load

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 23 T 57 N R 27 W · Structure no. 16391

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Sandstone DR over Otter CR is a steel truss - thru carrying NE Sandstone DR over Otter CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNE Sandstone DR
CrossesOtter CR
LocationS 23 T 57 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountyCaldwell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.72853, -93.89104
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.9 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$455,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Sandstone DR over Otter CR built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Sandstone DR over Otter 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NE Sandstone DR over Otter CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE Sandstone DR over Otter CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns NE Sandstone DR over Otter CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.