US Bridges

County RD 343 over Br of Omette CR

Fair

Perry County, Missouri · S 26 T 35 N R 12 E · Structure no. 17334

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 343 over Br of Omette CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 343 over Br of Omette CR in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 343
CrossesBr of Omette CR
LocationS 26 T 35 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 149
CountyPerry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.70435, -89.68695
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 343 over Br of Omette CR built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 343 over Br of Omette 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 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 343 over Br of Omette CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 343 over Br of Omette CR?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 343 over Br of Omette CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.