US Bridges

Rt Ww S over Lit Osage Rvr Ovrf

FairPosted for load

Vernon County, Missouri · S 15 T 37 N R 32 W · Structure no. 1658

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
221
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ww S over Lit Osage Rvr Ovrf is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ww S over Lit Osage Rvr Ovrf in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 59 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2044. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ww S
CrossesLit Osage Rvr Ovrf
LocationS 15 T 37 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0WW
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.98757, -94.44803
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.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2024)
Projected traffic309 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 Ww S over Lit Osage Rvr Ovrf built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rt Ww S over Lit Osage Rvr Ovrf 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Ww S over Lit Osage Rvr Ovrf carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ww S over Lit Osage Rvr Ovrf?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ww S over Lit Osage Rvr Ovrf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.