US Bridges

Rt Yy E over Opossum CR

FairPosted for load

Texas County, Missouri · S 36 T 30 N R 11 W · Structure no. 8448

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Yy E over Opossum CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Yy E over Opossum CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Yy E
CrossesOpossum CR
LocationS 36 T 30 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 0YY
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.25516, -92.08996
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic182 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Yy E over Opossum CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Yy E over Opossum 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Yy E over Opossum CR carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt Yy E over Opossum CR?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Yy E over Opossum CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.