US Bridges

US 67 N over Otter CR

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 18 T 27 N R 6 E · Structure no. 6125

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
273 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,406
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 N over Otter CR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 N over Otter CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 3,406 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,961 by 2044. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 N
CrossesOtter CR
LocationS 18 T 27 N R 6 E
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.99114, -90.44825
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,406 (2024)
Projected traffic5,961 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 N over Otter CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 N over Otter 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 N over Otter CR carry?

About 3,406 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 67 N over Otter CR?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 N over Otter CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.