US Bridges

Rt J E over Osage Fk Rvr

FairPosted for load

Laclede County, Missouri · S 7 T 32 N R 15 W · Structure no. 9811

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
342
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over Osage Fk Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt J E over Osage Fk Rvr in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.

It carries about 342 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 513 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRt J E
CrossesOsage Fk Rvr
LocationS 7 T 32 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 0J
CountyLaclede County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.49886, -92.63033
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic342 (2024)
Projected traffic513 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J E over Osage Fk Rvr built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J E over Osage Fk Rvr 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 J E over Osage Fk Rvr carry?

About 342 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rt J E over Osage Fk Rvr?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J E over Osage Fk Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.