US Bridges

Owen RD over Yellow CR

Good

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 34 T 63 N R 19 W · Structure no. 31828

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owen RD over Yellow CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Owen RD over Yellow CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOwen RD
CrossesYellow CR
LocationS 34 T 63 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 166
Coordinates40.21467, -93.01481
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Owen RD over Yellow CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owen RD over Yellow 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Owen RD over Yellow CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Owen RD over Yellow CR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Owen RD over Yellow CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.