US Bridges

Dutch Creek RD over Trib of Big Rvr

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 14 T 42 N R 3 E · Structure no. 17525

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutch Creek RD over Trib of Big Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dutch Creek RD over Trib of Big Rvr in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDutch Creek RD
CrossesTrib of Big Rvr
LocationS 14 T 42 N R 3 E
RouteCounty Highway 129
Coordinates38.37622, -90.65686
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Dutch Creek RD over Trib of Big Rvr built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutch Creek RD over Trib of Big Rvr 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Dutch Creek RD over Trib of Big Rvr carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dutch Creek RD over Trib of Big Rvr?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dutch Creek RD over Trib of Big Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.