US Bridges

Garrett RD over Osage Fk

Good

Laclede County, Missouri · S 5 T 34 N R 14 W · Structure no. 14240

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garrett RD over Osage Fk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garrett RD over Osage Fk in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGarrett RD
CrossesOsage Fk
LocationS 5 T 34 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates37.69679, -92.48693
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Garrett RD over Osage Fk built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garrett RD over Osage 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Garrett RD over Osage Fk carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Garrett RD over Osage Fk?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Garrett RD over Osage Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.