US Bridges

Rt O E over Auxvasse CR

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 8 T 46 N R 8 W · Structure no. 1648

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
316 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
884
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O E over Auxvasse CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt O E over Auxvasse CR in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 58 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 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 884 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2044. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesRt O E
CrossesAuxvasse CR
LocationS 8 T 46 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 0O
Coordinates38.77984, -91.85023
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic884 (2024)
Projected traffic1,370 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 O E over Auxvasse CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Rt O E over Auxvasse 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt O E over Auxvasse CR carry?

About 884 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt O E over Auxvasse CR?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O E over Auxvasse CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.