US Bridges

Rt a E over Otter Creek Ovrfl

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 4 T 27 N R 5 E · Structure no. 8753

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,151
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Otter Creek Ovrfl is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt a E over Otter Creek Ovrfl in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,151 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,669 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesOtter Creek Ovrfl
LocationS 4 T 27 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates37.03138, -90.53207
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt a E over Otter Creek Ovrfl built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a E over Otter Creek Ovrfl 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 a E over Otter Creek Ovrfl carry?

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

How long is Rt a E over Otter Creek Ovrfl?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Otter Creek Ovrfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.