US Bridges

Rt Ac E over Osage Fk

Fair

Laclede County, Missouri · S 17 T 34 N R 14 W · Structure no. 8334

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
348 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
516
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ac E over Osage Fk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ac E over Osage Fk in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 516 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 774 by 2044. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ac E
CrossesOsage Fk
LocationS 17 T 34 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 0AC
CountyLaclede County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.65834, -92.48477
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic516 (2024)
Projected traffic774 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Ac E over Osage Fk built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Rt Ac E over Osage Fk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Ac E over Osage Fk carry?

About 516 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ac E over Osage Fk?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ac E over Osage Fk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.