US Bridges

Rt O S over Mid Indian CR

FairPosted for load

Newton County, Missouri · S 7 T 24 N R 30 W · Structure no. 10027

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
613
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O S over Mid Indian CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt O S over Mid Indian CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 613 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,011 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRt O S
CrossesMid Indian CR
LocationS 7 T 24 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0O
Coordinates36.81558, -94.19932
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic613 (2024)
Projected traffic1,011 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$913,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt O S over Mid Indian CR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Rt O S over Mid Indian 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 Mid Indian CR carry?

About 613 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt O S over Mid Indian CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O S over Mid Indian CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.