US Bridges

Kautsch RD over Trib of Millbrook

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 4 T 43 N R 13 W · Structure no. 13698

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kautsch RD over Trib of Millbrook is a concrete slab carrying Kautsch RD over Trib of Millbrook in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKautsch RD
CrossesTrib of Millbrook
LocationS 4 T 43 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.50475, -92.36904
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2024)
Projected traffic143 by 2044
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 Kautsch RD over Trib of Millbrook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kautsch RD over Trib of Millbrook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Kautsch RD over Trib of Millbrook carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kautsch RD over Trib of Millbrook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Kautsch RD over Trib of Millbrook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.