US Bridges

Mo 181 S over Caney CR

Fair

Ozark County, Missouri · S 15 T 23 N R 13 W · Structure no. 8782

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
334
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 181 S over Caney CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 181 S over Caney CR in Ozark County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 334 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 181 S
CrossesCaney CR
LocationS 15 T 23 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 181
CountyOzark County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.66931, -92.38349
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2024)
Projected traffic534 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 Mo 181 S over Caney CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 181 S 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 181 S over Caney CR carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 181 S over Caney CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 181 S over Caney CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.