US Bridges

Rt O S over Snipe Slu

Good

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 3 T 18 N R 9 E · Structure no. 35754

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,375
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O S over Snipe Slu is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt O S over Snipe Slu in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,375 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRt O S
CrossesSnipe Slu
LocationS 3 T 18 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 0O
Coordinates36.22239, -90.07365
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,375 (2024)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2044
Trucks8%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt O S over Snipe Slu built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt O S over Snipe Slu 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt O S over Snipe Slu carry?

About 2,375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt O S over Snipe Slu?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O S over Snipe Slu?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.