US Bridges

Rt C E over Housgen Br

Fair

Osage County, Missouri · S 2 T 44 N R 9 W · Structure no. 1540

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
399
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C E over Housgen Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt C E over Housgen Br in Osage County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 399 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 579 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt C E
CrossesHousgen Br
LocationS 2 T 44 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 0C
Coordinates38.58961, -91.89461
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2024)
Projected traffic579 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 C E over Housgen Br built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt C E over Housgen Br 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rt C E over Housgen Br carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt C E over Housgen Br?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C E over Housgen Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.