US Bridges

County RD 518 over Four Mile Pond Dtc

Fair

Mississippi County, Missouri · S 21 T 24 N R 16 E · Structure no. 30954

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 518 over Four Mile Pond Dtc is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 518 over Four Mile Pond Dtc in Mississippi County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty RD 518
CrossesFour Mile Pond Dtc
LocationS 21 T 24 N R 16 E
RouteCounty Highway 518
Coordinates36.70278, -89.32849
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic63 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 County RD 518 over Four Mile Pond Dtc built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 518 over Four Mile Pond Dtc 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 518 over Four Mile Pond Dtc carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 518 over Four Mile Pond Dtc?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 518 over Four Mile Pond Dtc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.