US Bridges

County RD 3570 over Creek

Good

Phelps County, Missouri · S 26 T 37 N R 6 W · Structure no. 31880

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel Continuous
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 3570 over Creek is a steel continuous culvert carrying County RD 3570 over Creek in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty RD 3570
CrossesCreek
LocationS 26 T 37 N R 6 W
RouteCounty Highway 132
Coordinates37.8912, -91.54972
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic46 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 3570 over Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 3570 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 3570 over Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County RD 3570 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 3570 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.