US Bridges

Owens School Road over Ditch B

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · North of Bld 121B · Structure no. DAPAMCLAK0000C5

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Owens School Road over Ditch B is a concrete culvert carrying Owens School Road over Ditch B in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOwens School Road
CrossesDitch B
LocationNorth of Bld 121B
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.10729, -94.25528
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owens School Road over Ditch B built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owens School Road over Ditch B 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Owens School Road over Ditch B carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Owens School Road over Ditch B?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Owens School Road over Ditch B?

It is owned by the Army.