US Bridges

Owens RD over Whetstone CR

Fair

Wright County, Missouri · S 5 T 29 N R 13 W · Structure no. 16238

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owens RD over Whetstone CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Owens RD over Whetstone CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesOwens RD
CrossesWhetstone CR
LocationS 5 T 29 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 114
CountyWright County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.23045, -92.38276
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic112 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Owens RD over Whetstone CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owens RD over Whetstone 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 2024.

How much traffic does Owens RD over Whetstone CR carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Owens RD over Whetstone CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Owens RD over Whetstone CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.