US Bridges

Rt O E over Owl Br

Fair

Grundy County, Missouri · S 14 T 62 N R 24 W · Structure no. 7184

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O E over Owl Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt O E over Owl Br in Grundy County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt O E
CrossesOwl Br
LocationS 14 T 62 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 0O
Coordinates40.16297, -93.57273
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2024)
Projected traffic304 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Owl Br built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt O E over Owl 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 October 2023.

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

About 243 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Rt O E over Owl Br?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O E over Owl Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.