US Bridges

Rt O E over Phelan Br

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 25 T 43 N R 2 E · Structure no. 29171

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,436
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O E over Phelan Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt O E over Phelan Br in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,436 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,328 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesRt O E
CrossesPhelan Br
LocationS 25 T 43 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 0O
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.43927, -90.74182
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,436 (2024)
Projected traffic10,328 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt O E over Phelan Br built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt O E over Phelan Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt O E over Phelan Br carry?

About 5,436 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt O E over Phelan Br?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Rt O E over Phelan Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.