US Bridges

Krausetown RD over Trib of Red Oak CR

Fair

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 35 T 42 N R 5 W · Structure no. 16884

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Krausetown RD over Trib of Red Oak CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Krausetown RD over Trib of Red Oak CR in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKrausetown RD
CrossesTrib of Red Oak CR
LocationS 35 T 42 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 135
Coordinates38.34411, -91.44833
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic72 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Krausetown RD over Trib of Red Oak CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Krausetown RD over Trib of Red Oak CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Krausetown RD over Trib of Red Oak CR carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Krausetown RD over Trib of Red Oak CR?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Krausetown RD over Trib of Red Oak CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.