US Bridges

Rt N S over Unknown Creek

Poor

Camden County, Missouri · S 23 T 38 N R 19 W · Structure no. 7324

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N S over Unknown Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt N S over Unknown Creek in Camden County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 405 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt N S
CrossesUnknown Creek
LocationS 23 T 38 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0N
Coordinates38.03014, -92.97699
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2024)
Projected traffic810 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt N S over Unknown Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt N S over Unknown Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt N S over Unknown Creek carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt N S over Unknown Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N S over Unknown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.