US Bridges

Rt O E over Yellow CR

Poor

Linn County, Missouri · S 10 T 60 N R 19 W · Structure no. 8131

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O E over Yellow CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt O E over Yellow CR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesRt O E
CrossesYellow CR
LocationS 10 T 60 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0O
CountyLinn County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.03627, -93.00135
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2024)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt O E over Yellow CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt O E over Yellow CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt O E over Yellow CR carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt O E over Yellow CR?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O E over Yellow CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.