US Bridges

Rt a S over Dead Oak CR

Fair

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 2 T 55 N R 26 W · Structure no. 9655

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,337
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a S over Dead Oak CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt a S over Dead Oak CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 1,337 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,738 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRt a S
CrossesDead Oak CR
LocationS 2 T 55 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 0A
CountyCaldwell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.60591, -93.7954
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,337 (2024)
Projected traffic1,738 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 a S over Dead Oak CR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a S over Dead Oak 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt a S over Dead Oak CR carry?

About 1,337 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt a S over Dead Oak CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a S over Dead Oak CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.