US Bridges

Rt a E over Otter CR

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Missouri · S 4 T 27 N R 5 E · Structure no. 356

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,151
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Otter CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a E over Otter CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,151 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,669 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesOtter CR
LocationS 4 T 27 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates37.02443, -90.52988
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,151 (2024)
Projected traffic1,669 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt a E over Otter CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a E over Otter CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt a E over Otter CR carry?

About 1,151 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Otter CR?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Otter CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.