US Bridges

Rt P S over Creek

Fair

Audrain County, Missouri · S 12 T 52 N R 6 W · Structure no. 4839

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
608
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P S over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rt P S over Creek in Audrain 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 608 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 882 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRt P S
CrossesCreek
LocationS 12 T 52 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0P
CountyAudrain County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.30688, -91.51557
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic608 (2024)
Projected traffic882 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt P S over Creek built?

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

What condition is Rt P S over Creek 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 Rt P S over Creek carry?

About 608 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt P S over Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P S over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.