US Bridges

Osage Valley RD over Petite Saline CR

Good

Cooper County, Missouri · S 26 T 48 N R 17 W · Structure no. 36406

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osage Valley RD over Petite Saline CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Osage Valley RD over Petite Saline CR in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOsage Valley RD
CrossesPetite Saline CR
LocationS 26 T 48 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyCooper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.90139, -92.75861
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic52 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Petite Saline CR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osage Valley RD over Petite Saline CR 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 Petite Saline CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Osage Valley RD over Petite Saline CR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Osage Valley RD over Petite Saline CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.