US Bridges

Oak Trail over Blackbird CR

Good

Putnam County, Missouri · S 3 T 64 N R 17 W · Structure no. 20808

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Trail over Blackbird CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak Trail over Blackbird CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesOak Trail
CrossesBlackbird CR
LocationS 3 T 64 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 275
Coordinates40.37385, -92.7945
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic28 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Oak Trail over Blackbird CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Trail over Blackbird CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Oak Trail over Blackbird CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oak Trail over Blackbird CR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Trail over Blackbird CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.