US Bridges

County RD 532 over Glade Drain Dtch

Fair

Scott County, Missouri · S 36 T 27 N R 14 E · Structure no. 15878

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County RD 532 over Glade Drain Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 532 over Glade Drain Dtch in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty RD 532
CrossesGlade Drain Dtch
LocationS 36 T 27 N R 14 E
RouteCounty Highway 102
Coordinates36.93568, -89.4944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic49 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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 532 over Glade Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is County RD 532 over Glade Drain Dtch 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 532 over Glade Drain Dtch carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 532 over Glade Drain Dtch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 532 over Glade Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.