US Bridges

Rt O S over Imboden Fk

Good

Iron County, Missouri · S 22 T 34 N R 2 E · Structure no. 7998

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
392
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O S over Imboden Fk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt O S over Imboden Fk in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 392 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt O S
CrossesImboden Fk
LocationS 22 T 34 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 0O
Coordinates37.63738, -90.80339
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic392 (2024)
Projected traffic549 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 S over Imboden Fk built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt O S over Imboden Fk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt O S over Imboden Fk carry?

About 392 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt O S over Imboden Fk?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O S over Imboden Fk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.