US Bridges

N Teal Bottom RD over White Oak Creek

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 28 T 42 N R 12 W · Structure no. 18652

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Teal Bottom RD over White Oak Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying N Teal Bottom RD over White Oak Creek in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesN Teal Bottom RD
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
LocationS 28 T 42 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 194
Coordinates38.352, -92.26656
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2024)
Projected traffic111 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 N Teal Bottom RD over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Teal Bottom RD over White Oak Creek 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 N Teal Bottom RD over White Oak Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Teal Bottom RD over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns N Teal Bottom RD over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.