County RD 597 over Drain Dtch to Miss
PoorPosted for loadLewis County, Missouri · S 19 T 60 N R 5 W · Structure no. 21002
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 597 over Drain Dtch to Miss is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 597 over Drain Dtch to Miss in Lewis County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 597 over Drain Dtch to Miss built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 597 over Drain Dtch to Miss 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 2025.
How much traffic does County RD 597 over Drain Dtch to Miss carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD 597 over Drain Dtch to Miss?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 597 over Drain Dtch to Miss?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.