US Bridges

Owatanna ST over Mid Fk Salt Rvr

Fair

Macon County, Missouri · S 25 T 56 N R 13 W · Structure no. 24579

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owatanna ST over Mid Fk Salt Rvr is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Owatanna ST over Mid Fk Salt Rvr in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOwatanna ST
CrossesMid Fk Salt Rvr
LocationS 25 T 56 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 513
Coordinates39.62003, -92.30491
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic39 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 Owatanna ST over Mid Fk Salt Rvr built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owatanna ST over Mid Fk Salt 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Owatanna ST over Mid Fk Salt Rvr carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Owatanna ST over Mid Fk Salt Rvr?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Owatanna ST over Mid Fk Salt Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.