US Bridges

Resorts RD over Trib to Lake Ozark

PoorPosted for load

Camden County, Missouri · S 4 T 38 N R 17 W · Structure no. 15201

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Resorts RD over Trib to Lake Ozark is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Resorts RD over Trib to Lake Ozark in Camden County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesResorts RD
CrossesTrib to Lake Ozark
LocationS 4 T 38 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 88
Coordinates38.05581, -92.80942
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic780 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Resorts RD over Trib to Lake Ozark built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Resorts RD over Trib to Lake Ozark in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Resorts RD over Trib to Lake Ozark carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Resorts RD over Trib to Lake Ozark?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Resorts RD over Trib to Lake Ozark?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.