US Bridges

County RD 530 over North Cut Dtch

Poor

Scott County, Missouri · S 29 T 27 N R 15 E · Structure no. 15421

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 530 over North Cut Dtch is a steel other carrying County RD 530 over North Cut Dtch in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 530
CrossesNorth Cut Dtch
LocationS 29 T 27 N R 15 E
RouteCounty Highway 93
CountyScott County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.95029, -89.46073
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic105 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$445,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 530 over North Cut Dtch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 530 over North Cut Dtch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 530 over North Cut Dtch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 530 over North Cut Dtch?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 530 over North Cut Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.