US Bridges

Ottawa RD over Stewart CR

Fair

Christian County, Missouri · S 12 T 27 N R 19 W · Structure no. 21397

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ottawa RD over Stewart CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ottawa RD over Stewart CR in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOttawa RD
CrossesStewart CR
LocationS 12 T 27 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 304
CountyChristian County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.05631, -92.97074
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2025)
Projected traffic80 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ottawa RD over Stewart CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ottawa RD over Stewart 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ottawa RD over Stewart CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ottawa RD over Stewart CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ottawa RD over Stewart CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.