US Bridges

Oakwood DR over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR

FairPosted for load

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 17 T 49 N R 28 W · Structure no. 13737

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakwood DR over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakwood DR over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOakwood DR
CrossesE Fk Sni-A-Bar CR
LocationS 17 T 49 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyLafayette County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.05653, -94.01375
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic59 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Oakwood DR over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakwood DR over E Fk Sni-A-Bar 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Oakwood DR over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oakwood DR over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Oakwood DR over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.