US Bridges

Bode Ferry RD over Trib of Osage Rvr

Good

Cole County, Missouri · S 24 T 43 N R 11 W · Structure no. 15811

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bode Ferry RD over Trib of Osage Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bode Ferry RD over Trib of Osage Rvr in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBode Ferry RD
CrossesTrib of Osage Rvr
LocationS 24 T 43 N R 11 W
RouteCounty Highway 100
Coordinates38.46675, -92.09265
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bode Ferry RD over Trib of Osage Rvr built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bode Ferry RD over Trib of Osage Rvr 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bode Ferry RD over Trib of Osage Rvr carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bode Ferry RD over Trib of Osage Rvr?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bode Ferry RD over Trib of Osage Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.