East 2nd Street over Creek
PoorClosed to trafficDent County, Missouri · S 18 T 34 N R 5 W · Structure no. 23097
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2021
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East 2nd Street over Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying East 2nd Street over Creek in Dent 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East 2nd Street over Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is East 2nd Street over 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 February 2021.
How much traffic does East 2nd Street over Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is East 2nd Street over Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns East 2nd Street over Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.