US Bridges

Otter Creek DR over Otter Creek

Good

Cooper County, Missouri · S 31 T 46 N R 18 W · Structure no. 29543

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otter Creek DR over Otter Creek is a concrete slab carrying Otter Creek DR over Otter Creek in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOtter Creek DR
CrossesOtter Creek
LocationS 31 T 46 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 254
Coordinates38.71261, -92.93272
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic130 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 Otter Creek DR over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otter Creek DR over Otter Creek 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 Otter Creek DR over Otter Creek carry?

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

How long is Otter Creek DR over Otter Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Otter Creek DR over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.