US Bridges

Rt D E over Heaths Creek

Good

Pettis County, Missouri · S 15 T 47 N R 22 W · Structure no. 36292

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
373
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Heaths Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rt D E over Heaths Creek in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 373 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRt D E
CrossesHeaths Creek
LocationS 15 T 47 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates38.85815, -93.3137
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic373 (2024)
Projected traffic597 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt D E over Heaths Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D E over Heaths 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt D E over Heaths Creek carry?

About 373 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Heaths Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over Heaths Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.