US Bridges

Oxline RD over Small CR

Fair

Pettis County, Missouri · S 9 T 44 N R 23 W · Structure no. 21656

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxline RD over Small CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oxline RD over Small CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOxline RD
CrossesSmall CR
LocationS 9 T 44 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 317
CountyPettis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.60175, -93.4533
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Oxline RD over Small CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oxline 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 Oxline RD over Small CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oxline RD over Small CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Oxline RD over Small CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.