US Bridges

283rd ST over East Br

Good

Cass County, Missouri · S 16 T 44 N R 31 W · Structure no. 32785

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

283rd ST over East Br is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying 283rd ST over East Br in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries283rd ST
CrossesEast Br
LocationS 16 T 44 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.60301, -94.34408
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 283rd ST over East Br built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 283rd ST over East 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 283rd ST over East Br carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 283rd ST over East Br?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 283rd ST over East Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.