US Bridges

Rt P S over Br of Ozark CR

Poor

Polk County, Missouri · S 16 T 34 N R 21 W · Structure no. 8520

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
708
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P S over Br of Ozark CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt P S over Br of Ozark CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 708 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,133 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRt P S
CrossesBr of Ozark CR
LocationS 16 T 34 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0P
CountyPolk County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.66893, -93.24373
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic708 (2024)
Projected traffic1,133 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt P S over Br of Ozark CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt P S over Br of Ozark CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt P S over Br of Ozark CR carry?

About 708 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt P S over Br of Ozark CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P S over Br of Ozark CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.