US Bridges

Rt C S over Youngs CR

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 9 T 46 N R 9 W · Structure no. 6351

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,278
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C S over Youngs CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt C S over Youngs CR in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3,278 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,081 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesRt C S
CrossesYoungs CR
LocationS 9 T 46 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 0C
Coordinates38.78014, -91.9383
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.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,278 (2024)
Projected traffic5,081 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 C S over Youngs CR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt C S over Youngs 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 C S over Youngs CR carry?

About 3,278 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt C S over Youngs CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C S over Youngs CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.