US Bridges

County RD 266 over Auxvasse Creek

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 28 T 49 N R 10 W · Structure no. 12768

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 266 over Auxvasse Creek is a steel culvert carrying County RD 266 over Auxvasse Creek in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 266
CrossesAuxvasse Creek
LocationS 28 T 49 N R 10 W
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyCallaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.99036, -92.04797
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic68 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 266 over Auxvasse Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 266 over Auxvasse Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 266 over Auxvasse Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 266 over Auxvasse Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 266 over Auxvasse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.