US Bridges

Little Bowen RD over Bowen CR

Good

Webster County, Missouri · S 15 T 31 N R 17 W · Structure no. 34475

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Bowen RD over Bowen CR is a concrete culvert carrying Little Bowen RD over Bowen CR in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLittle Bowen RD
CrossesBowen CR
LocationS 15 T 31 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 113
Coordinates37.40759, -92.79932
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic165 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Bowen RD over Bowen CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Bowen RD over Bowen CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Little Bowen RD over Bowen CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Little Bowen RD over Bowen CR?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Little Bowen RD over Bowen CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.