US Bridges

Rt a E over Owl CR

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 1 T 55 N R 6 W · Structure no. 7914

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
822
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Owl CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt a E over Owl CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 822 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,192 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesOwl CR
LocationS 1 T 55 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates39.5757, -91.52092
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic822 (2024)
Projected traffic1,192 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Rt a E over Owl CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a E 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt a E over Owl CR carry?

About 822 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Owl CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Owl CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.