US Bridges

Rt C S over Scattering CR

Fair

Audrain County, Missouri · S 34 T 53 N R 11 W · Structure no. 8346

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C S over Scattering CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt C S over Scattering CR in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 62 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 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt C S
CrossesScattering CR
LocationS 34 T 53 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 0C
CountyAudrain County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.33302, -92.11946
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2024)
Projected traffic367 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt C S over Scattering CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Rt C S over Scattering 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt C S over Scattering CR carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt C S over Scattering CR?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C S over Scattering CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.