US Bridges

US 169 S over Owens Br

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 14 T 53 N R 33 W · Structure no. 3518

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,938
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 S over Owens Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 169 S over Owens Br in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 9,938 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,901 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 169 S
CrossesOwens Br
LocationS 14 T 53 N R 33 W
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyClay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.40532, -94.58363
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,938 (2024)
Projected traffic15,901 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 US 169 S over Owens Br built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 S over Owens Br 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 169 S over Owens Br carry?

About 9,938 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 169 S over Owens Br?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 169 S over Owens Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.