US Bridges

Mo 371 S over Owl CR

Fair

Platte County, Missouri · S 2 T 53 N R 35 W · Structure no. 3451

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,435
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 371 S over Owl CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 371 S over Owl CR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,435 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,583 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMo 371 S
CrossesOwl CR
LocationS 2 T 53 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 371
Coordinates39.43928, -94.80743
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,435 (2024)
Projected traffic2,583 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 371 S over Owl CR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 371 S over Owl 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 371 S over Owl CR carry?

About 1,435 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 371 S over Owl CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mo 371 S over Owl CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.