US Bridges

Kaiser RD over Br of Otter Rvr

Good

Cooper County, Missouri · S 19 T 46 N R 18 W · Structure no. 20077

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kaiser RD over Br of Otter Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kaiser RD over Br of Otter Rvr in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 65 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKaiser RD
CrossesBr of Otter Rvr
LocationS 19 T 46 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 246
CountyCooper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.71486, -92.95403
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Kaiser RD over Br of Otter Rvr built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kaiser RD over Br of Otter 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Kaiser RD over Br of Otter Rvr carry?

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

How long is Kaiser RD over Br of Otter Rvr?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Kaiser RD over Br of Otter Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.