US Bridges

Rt Oo E over Chouteau CR

Good

Cooper County, Missouri · S 16 T 48 N R 18 W · Structure no. 4609

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
424
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Oo E over Chouteau CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Oo E over Chouteau CR in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 101 years old, older 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 424 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 572 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Oo E
CrossesChouteau CR
LocationS 16 T 48 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 0OO
CountyCooper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.93381, -92.90015
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic424 (2024)
Projected traffic572 by 2044
Trucks5%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$485,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Oo E over Chouteau CR built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Rt Oo E over Chouteau 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Oo E over Chouteau CR carry?

About 424 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt Oo E over Chouteau CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Oo E over Chouteau CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.