US Bridges

Loose Creek HWY over Loose CR

Fair

Osage County, Missouri · S 5 T 43 N R 9 W · Structure no. 35004

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loose Creek HWY over Loose CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loose Creek HWY over Loose CR in Osage County, Missouri. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesLoose Creek HWY
CrossesLoose CR
LocationS 5 T 43 N R 9 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsage County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.50517, -91.94222
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loose Creek HWY over Loose CR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loose Creek HWY over Loose 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Loose Creek HWY over Loose CR carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Loose Creek HWY over Loose CR?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Loose Creek HWY over Loose CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.