US Bridges

Rt O S over Town CR

Fair

Macon County, Missouri · S 34 T 58 N R 15 W · Structure no. 7535

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
476
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O S over Town CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt O S over Town CR in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 476 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesRt O S
CrossesTown CR
LocationS 34 T 58 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 0O
CountyMacon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.79395, -92.55992
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic476 (2024)
Projected traffic595 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 O S over Town CR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt O S over Town 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt O S over Town CR carry?

About 476 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt O S over Town CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O S over Town CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.