US Bridges

Rt U S over Linn CR

Good

Osage County, Missouri · S 18 T 43 N R 8 W · Structure no. 8058

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,574
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U S over Linn CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt U S over Linn CR in Osage County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,574 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,282 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesRt U S
CrossesLinn CR
LocationS 18 T 43 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 0U
Coordinates38.48553, -91.85709
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,574 (2024)
Projected traffic2,282 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 U S over Linn CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt U S over Linn CR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rt U S over Linn CR carry?

About 1,574 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt U S over Linn CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U S over Linn CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.