US Bridges

Lake RD over Trib of Osage Rvr

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 15 T 43 N R 11 W · Structure no. 28137

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake RD over Trib of Osage Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying Lake RD over Trib of Osage Rvr in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLake RD
CrossesTrib of Osage Rvr
LocationS 15 T 43 N R 11 W
RouteCounty Highway 101
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.47342, -92.12828
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic170 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lake RD over Trib of Osage Rvr built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake RD over Trib of Osage Rvr 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 Lake RD over Trib of Osage Rvr carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lake RD over Trib of Osage Rvr?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Lake RD over Trib of Osage Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.