US Bridges

Rt Y S over Owl CR

Fair

Livingston County, Missouri · S 4 T 58 N R 24 W · Structure no. 6893

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Y S over Owl CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Y S over Owl CR in Livingston County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesRt Y S
CrossesOwl CR
LocationS 4 T 58 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 0Y
Coordinates39.87299, -93.60645
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2024)
Projected traffic89 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Y S over Owl CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Y S over Owl 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Y S over Owl CR carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt Y S over Owl CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Y S over Owl CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.