US Bridges

Rt O S over Weaubleau CR

Poor

Hickory County, Missouri · S 20 T 36 N R 23 W · Structure no. 2142

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
428
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O S over Weaubleau CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt O S over Weaubleau CR in Hickory County, Missouri. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 428 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRt O S
CrossesWeaubleau CR
LocationS 20 T 36 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 0O
Coordinates37.86813, -93.48787
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2024)
Projected traffic578 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt O S over Weaubleau CR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt O S over Weaubleau CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Rt O S over Weaubleau CR carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt O S over Weaubleau CR?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O S over Weaubleau CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.