US Bridges

Rt B S over White Oak CR

Fair

Webster County, Missouri · S 7 T 28 N R 19 W · Structure no. 172

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,996
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over White Oak CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt B S over White Oak CR in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,996 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,794 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRt B S
CrossesWhite Oak CR
LocationS 7 T 28 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates37.1416, -93.06223
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,996 (2024)
Projected traffic4,794 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt B S over White Oak CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B S over White Oak 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt B S over White Oak CR carry?

About 2,996 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over White Oak CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over White Oak CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.