US Bridges

Rt K S over Dooling CR

Fair

Osage County, Missouri · S 14 T 45 N R 8 W · Structure no. 9685

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K S over Dooling CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt K S over Dooling CR in Osage County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt K S
CrossesDooling CR
LocationS 14 T 45 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates38.65525, -91.78679
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2024)
Projected traffic403 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 K S over Dooling CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K S over Dooling 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rt K S over Dooling CR carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt K S over Dooling CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K S over Dooling CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.