US Bridges

County RD 738 over White Water Rvr

Fair

Perry County, Missouri · S 23 T 34 N R 8 E · Structure no. 20880

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 738 over White Water Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County RD 738 over White Water Rvr in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 738
CrossesWhite Water Rvr
LocationS 23 T 34 N R 8 E
RouteCounty Highway 278
CountyPerry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.64188, -90.10864
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 738 over White Water Rvr built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 738 over White Water Rvr 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 738 over White Water Rvr carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 738 over White Water Rvr?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 738 over White Water Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.