County RD 540 over Creek
PoorPerry County, Missouri · S 33 T 34 N R 11 E · Structure no. 19087
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 540 over Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 540 over Creek in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 85 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 4 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.
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 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 540 over Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is County RD 540 over Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does County RD 540 over Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD 540 over Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 540 over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.