US Bridges

Big Meadows RD over Tributary to Osage

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 9 T 43 N R 10 W · Structure no. 15753

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Meadows RD over Tributary to Osage is a concrete culvert carrying Big Meadows RD over Tributary to Osage in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Meadows RD
CrossesTributary to Osage
LocationS 9 T 43 N R 10 W
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.48947, -92.0255
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2024)
Projected traffic231 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 Big Meadows RD over Tributary to Osage built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Meadows RD over Tributary to Osage 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 Big Meadows RD over Tributary to Osage carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Big Meadows RD over Tributary to Osage?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Big Meadows RD over Tributary to Osage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.