US Bridges

Cottagegate DR over Br of Terrell CR

Good

Christian County, Missouri · S 1 T 27 N R 24 W · Structure no. 31281

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cottagegate DR over Br of Terrell CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cottagegate DR over Br of Terrell CR in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCottagegate DR
CrossesBr of Terrell CR
LocationS 1 T 27 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 606
Coordinates37.0677, -93.51686
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2025)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cottagegate DR over Br of Terrell CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cottagegate DR over Br of Terrell 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cottagegate DR over Br of Terrell CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cottagegate DR over Br of Terrell CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cottagegate DR over Br of Terrell CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.