US Bridges

Upper Bottom RD over Trib to Osage Rvr

Good

Cole County, Missouri · S 15 T 42 N R 12 W · Structure no. 30208

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Bottom RD over Trib to Osage Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Upper Bottom RD over Trib to Osage Rvr in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUpper Bottom RD
CrossesTrib to Osage Rvr
LocationS 15 T 42 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.38311, -92.24533
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic204 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Upper Bottom RD over Trib to Osage Rvr built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Bottom RD over Trib to 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 Upper Bottom RD over Trib to Osage Rvr carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Upper Bottom RD over Trib to Osage Rvr?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Bottom RD over Trib to Osage Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.