US Bridges

Redbud RD over Opossum CR

Good

Jasper County, Missouri · S 30 T 30 N R 30 W · Structure no. 31972

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redbud RD over Opossum CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Redbud RD over Opossum CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRedbud RD
CrossesOpossum CR
LocationS 30 T 30 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 116
Coordinates37.31014, -94.28147
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Redbud RD over Opossum CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redbud RD over Opossum CR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Redbud RD over Opossum CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Redbud RD over Opossum CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Redbud RD over Opossum CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.