US Bridges

Rt D S over Mistaken Creek

Good

Osage County, Missouri · S 2 T 42 N R 7 W · Structure no. 36290

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D S over Mistaken Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rt D S over Mistaken Creek in Osage County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 255 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesRt D S
CrossesMistaken Creek
LocationS 2 T 42 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates38.42515, -91.6736
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2024)
Projected traffic370 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt D S over Mistaken Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D S over Mistaken Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt D S over Mistaken Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rt D S over Mistaken Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D S over Mistaken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.