Pepper Ave over Owl CR
PoorPosted for loadDaviess County, Missouri · S 18 T 59 N R 29 W · Structure no. 20953
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pepper Ave over Owl CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Pepper Ave over Owl CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pepper Ave over Owl CR built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pepper Ave over Owl CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Pepper Ave over Owl CR carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Pepper Ave over Owl CR?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Pepper Ave over Owl CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.