US Bridges

County RD 234 over Caney CR

Good

Scott County, Missouri · S 33 T 29 N R 13 E · Structure no. 12302

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 234 over Caney CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 234 over Caney CR in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 115 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 234
CrossesCaney CR
LocationS 33 T 29 N R 13 E
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyScott County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.12637, -89.61785
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 234 over Caney CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is County RD 234 over Caney CR 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 234 over Caney CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 234 over Caney CR?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 234 over Caney CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.