US Bridges

Otoe RD over Crane CR

FairPosted for load

Stone County, Missouri · S 16 T 25 N R 23 W · Structure no. 15853

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otoe RD over Crane CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Otoe RD over Crane CR in Stone 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOtoe RD
CrossesCrane CR
LocationS 16 T 25 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 102
CountyStone County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.86585, -93.45753
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Otoe RD over Crane CR built?

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

What condition is Otoe RD over Crane 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Otoe RD over Crane CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Otoe RD over Crane CR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Otoe RD over Crane CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.