US Bridges

County RD 314 over Caney CR

Fair

Ozark County, Missouri · S 30 T 23 N R 12 W · Structure no. 16411

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 314 over Caney CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 314 over Caney CR in Ozark County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 75 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCounty RD 314
CrossesCaney CR
LocationS 30 T 23 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 119
Coordinates36.64253, -92.32301
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$527,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 314 over Caney CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is County RD 314 over Caney 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 314 over Caney CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 314 over Caney CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 314 over Caney CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.