US Bridges

Rt V E over Br of Otter CR

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 22 T 28 N R 4 E · Structure no. 8055

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V E over Br of Otter CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt V E over Br of Otter CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,044 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesRt V E
CrossesBr of Otter CR
LocationS 22 T 28 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 0V
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.07946, -90.60667
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2024)
Projected traffic1,044 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 V E over Br of Otter CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt V E over Br of 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rt V E over Br of Otter CR carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt V E over Br of Otter CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V E over Br of Otter CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.