US Bridges

Oak Point RD over Small CR

FairPosted for load

Pettis County, Missouri · S 25 T 47 N R 23 W · Structure no. 13440

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Point RD over Small CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Oak Point RD over Small CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Point RD
CrossesSmall CR
LocationS 25 T 47 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyPettis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.83158, -93.38609
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic102 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$366,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Point RD over Small CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Oak Point RD over Small 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 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Point RD over Small CR carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oak Point RD over Small CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Point RD over Small CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.