US Bridges

County RD 210 over Diverson Drain Cha

FairPosted for load

Scott County, Missouri · S 3 T 29 N R 13 E · Structure no. 12653

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 210 over Diverson Drain Cha is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 210 over Diverson Drain Cha in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 210
CrossesDiverson Drain Cha
LocationS 3 T 29 N R 13 E
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyScott County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.20215, -89.60516
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$336,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 210 over Diverson Drain Cha built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 210 over Diverson Drain Cha 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 210 over Diverson Drain Cha carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 210 over Diverson Drain Cha?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 210 over Diverson Drain Cha?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.