US Bridges

Owl Creek RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR

Good

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 20 T 49 N R 28 W · Structure no. 13703

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owl Creek RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Owl Creek RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOwl Creek RD
CrossesE Fk Sni-A-Bar CR
LocationS 20 T 49 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 45
Coordinates39.03871, -94.02586
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Owl Creek RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owl Creek RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Owl Creek RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Owl Creek RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Owl Creek RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.