US Bridges

County RD 434 over Creek

Good

Perry County, Missouri · S 864 T 34 N R 13 E · Structure no. 18379

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 434 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying County RD 434 over Creek in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 102 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 434
CrossesCreek
LocationS 864 T 34 N R 13 E
RouteCounty Highway 183
CountyPerry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.65365, -89.62132
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic47 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$174,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 434 over Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is County RD 434 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 434 over Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 434 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 434 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.