US Bridges

Osage Valley RD over Hutchison Br

Good

Cooper County, Missouri · S 17 T 47 N R 17 W · Structure no. 32368

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osage Valley RD over Hutchison Br is a concrete culvert carrying Osage Valley RD over Hutchison Br in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOsage Valley RD
CrossesHutchison Br
LocationS 17 T 47 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 131
Coordinates38.83739, -92.79461
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 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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic65 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Osage Valley RD over Hutchison Br built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osage Valley RD over Hutchison Br 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 Osage Valley RD over Hutchison Br carry?

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

How long is Osage Valley RD over Hutchison Br?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Osage Valley RD over Hutchison Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.