US Bridges

Rt J S over Owl CR

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 35 T 48 N R 11 W · Structure no. 721

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,845
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Owl CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt J S over Owl CR in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,845 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,994 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesRt J S
CrossesOwl CR
LocationS 35 T 48 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates38.8962, -92.12081
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,845 (2024)
Projected traffic7,994 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 J S over Owl CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J S over Owl 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 J S over Owl CR carry?

About 4,845 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over Owl CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rt J S over Owl CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.