US Bridges

Rt O E over Hungry Mothers CR

Fair

Howard County, Missouri · S 18 T 51 N R 14 W · Structure no. 7707

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O E over Hungry Mothers CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt O E over Hungry Mothers CR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesRt O E
CrossesHungry Mothers CR
LocationS 18 T 51 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 0O
CountyHoward County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.21419, -92.53597
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2024)
Projected traffic131 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Hungry Mothers CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt O E over Hungry Mothers 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rt O E over Hungry Mothers CR carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt O E over Hungry Mothers CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O E over Hungry Mothers CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.