US Bridges

Rt B S over Cottonwood CR

Fair

Ray County, Missouri · S 7 T 52 N R 27 W · Structure no. 33244

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
766
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over Cottonwood CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt B S over Cottonwood CR in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 766 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRt B S
CrossesCottonwood CR
LocationS 7 T 52 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates39.33716, -93.97464
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic766 (2024)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt B S over Cottonwood CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B S over Cottonwood 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 B S over Cottonwood CR carry?

About 766 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over Cottonwood CR?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over Cottonwood CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.