US Bridges

Rt Pp S over Decker Br

Fair

Ozark County, Missouri · S 35 T 22 N R 12 W · Structure no. 6709

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
383
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Pp S over Decker Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Pp S over Decker Br in Ozark County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 383 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 613 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRt Pp S
CrossesDecker Br
LocationS 35 T 22 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 0PP
Coordinates36.63107, -92.26082
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic383 (2024)
Projected traffic613 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Pp S over Decker Br built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Pp S over Decker Br 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Pp S over Decker Br carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt Pp S over Decker Br?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Pp S over Decker Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.