US Bridges

County RD 806 over Owens CR

PoorPosted for load

Osage County, Missouri · S 6 T 42 N R 7 W · Structure no. 17697

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 806 over Owens CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County RD 806 over Owens CR in Osage County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD 806
CrossesOwens CR
LocationS 6 T 42 N R 7 W
RouteCounty Highway 160
Coordinates38.41203, -91.75156
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic14 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$455,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 806 over Owens CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 806 over Owens 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 806 over Owens CR carry?

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

How long is County RD 806 over Owens CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 806 over Owens CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.