US Bridges

County RD 980 over Creek Br

Good

Audrain County, Missouri · S 32 T 50 N R 10 W · Structure no. 34613

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 980 over Creek Br is a concrete slab carrying County RD 980 over Creek Br in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 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 125 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty RD 980
CrossesCreek Br
LocationS 32 T 50 N R 10 W
RouteCounty Highway 178
Coordinates39.06386, -92.06708
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic125 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 County RD 980 over Creek Br built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 980 over Creek Br 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 County RD 980 over Creek Br carry?

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

How long is County RD 980 over Creek Br?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 980 over Creek Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.