US Bridges

County RD 917 over Scattering Fork

Fair

Audrain County, Missouri · S 15 T 50 N R 9 W · Structure no. 31601

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 917 over Scattering Fork is a concrete slab carrying County RD 917 over Scattering Fork in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 917
CrossesScattering Fork
LocationS 15 T 50 N R 9 W
RouteCounty Highway 270
CountyAudrain County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.11372, -91.91744
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2023)
Projected traffic81 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 County RD 917 over Scattering Fork built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 917 over Scattering Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 917 over Scattering Fork carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 917 over Scattering Fork?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 917 over Scattering Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.