US Bridges

Rt U E over Otter CR

Good

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 2 T 56 N R 27 W · Structure no. 7211

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U E over Otter CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt U E over Otter CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 65 years old, older 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesRt U E
CrossesOtter CR
LocationS 2 T 56 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 0U
Coordinates39.68491, -93.90701
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt U E over Otter CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Rt U E over Otter CR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt U E over Otter CR carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt U E over Otter CR?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U E over Otter CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.