US Bridges

Rt O E over Cox Br

Fair

Reynolds County, Missouri · S 31 T 31 N R 2 E · Structure no. 8161

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O E over Cox Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt O E over Cox Br in Reynolds County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 267 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt O E
CrossesCox Br
LocationS 31 T 31 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 0O
CountyReynolds County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.31477, -90.88035
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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2024)
Projected traffic374 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 O E over Cox Br built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt O E over Cox Br 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 O E over Cox Br carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt O E over Cox Br?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Rt O E over Cox Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.