US Bridges

Rt O S over Owens CR

Good

Cass County, Missouri · S 25 T 43 N R 33 W · Structure no. 10017

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O S over Owens CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt O S over Owens CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 125 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesRt O S
CrossesOwens CR
LocationS 25 T 43 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0O
Coordinates38.50157, -94.51045
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic825 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 S over Owens CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Rt O S over Owens CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt O S over Owens CR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Rt O S over Owens CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O S over Owens CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.