US Bridges

Rt Bb S over Richland Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Missouri · S 16 T 43 N R 18 W · Structure no. 7795

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Bb S over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Bb S over Richland Creek in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRt Bb S
CrossesRichland Creek
LocationS 16 T 43 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 0BB
Coordinates38.49544, -92.91161
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2024)
Projected traffic126 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Bb S over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Bb S over Richland Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Bb S over Richland Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt Bb S over Richland Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Bb S over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.