US Bridges

Mill Creek RD over Br Dry Auglaize CR

Fair

Laclede County, Missouri · S 11 T 34 N R 16 W · Structure no. 19986

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,760
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek RD over Br Dry Auglaize CR is a concrete culvert carrying Mill Creek RD over Br Dry Auglaize CR in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 2,760 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,002 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMill Creek RD
CrossesBr Dry Auglaize CR
LocationS 11 T 34 N R 16 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.68393, -92.65142
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,760 (2023)
Projected traffic4,002 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mill Creek RD over Br Dry Auglaize CR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek RD over Br Dry Auglaize 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Creek RD over Br Dry Auglaize CR carry?

About 2,760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Mill Creek RD over Br Dry Auglaize CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek RD over Br Dry Auglaize CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.