US Bridges

Mdc Wetland Access over Truman Lake - Rose Creek

Fair

Henry County, Missouri · W of Clinton 1.5 Miles · Structure no. CEPNWKMO0000013

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2025 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Mdc Wetland Access over Truman Lake - Rose Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mdc Wetland Access over Truman Lake - 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 5 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 50 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMdc Wetland Access
CrossesTruman Lake - Rose Creek
LocationW of Clinton 1.5 Miles
CountyHenry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.40524, -93.6192
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2025)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mdc Wetland Access over Truman Lake - Rose Creek built?

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

What condition is Mdc Wetland Access over Truman Lake - 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 Mdc Wetland Access over Truman Lake - Rose Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Mdc Wetland Access over Truman Lake - Rose Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Mdc Wetland Access over Truman Lake - Rose Creek?

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