Olean RD over Blythes CR
PoorMiller County, Missouri · S 14 T 42 N R 15 W · Structure no. 12894
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Olean RD over Blythes CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Olean RD over Blythes CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Olean RD over Blythes CR built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Olean RD over Blythes 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Olean RD over Blythes CR carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Olean RD over Blythes CR?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Olean RD over Blythes CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.