US Bridges

County RD 706 over Trib of Gasc Rvr

Fair

Osage County, Missouri · S 26 T 42 N R 8 W · Structure no. 17496

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 706 over Trib of Gasc Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 706 over Trib of Gasc Rvr in Osage County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 706
CrossesTrib of Gasc Rvr
LocationS 26 T 42 N R 8 W
RouteCounty Highway 154
CountyOsage County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.36031, -91.77958
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 706 over Trib of Gasc Rvr built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 706 over Trib of Gasc Rvr 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 706 over Trib of Gasc Rvr carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 706 over Trib of Gasc Rvr?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 706 over Trib of Gasc Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.