US Bridges

Rt Oo E over Walnut CR

Fair

Johnson County, Missouri · S 34 T 47 N R 26 W · Structure no. 7313

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
773
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Oo E over Walnut CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Oo E over Walnut CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 65 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 5 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 773 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,198 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Oo E
CrossesWalnut CR
LocationS 34 T 47 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 0OO
CountyJohnson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.82809, -93.76601
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic773 (2024)
Projected traffic1,198 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Oo E over Walnut CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Rt Oo E over Walnut 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Oo E over Walnut CR carry?

About 773 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Oo E over Walnut CR?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Oo E over Walnut CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.