US Bridges

Old 18 Highway over Rose Creek

Fair

Henry County, Missouri · E of Clinton Mo 1.5MILES · Structure no. CEPNWKMO0000012

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Old 18 Highway over Rose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old 18 Highway over Rose Creek in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld 18 Highway
CrossesRose Creek
LocationE of Clinton Mo 1.5MILES
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.36799, -93.81991
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$104,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old 18 Highway over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 18 Highway over Rose Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old 18 Highway over Rose Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Old 18 Highway over Rose Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old 18 Highway over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).