County RD 538 over Drain Dtch
GoodScott County, Missouri · S 2 T 26 N R 14 E · Structure no. 15980
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
County RD 538 over Drain Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 538 over Drain Dtch in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 538 over Drain Dtch built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 538 over Drain Dtch 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 538 over Drain Dtch carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD 538 over Drain Dtch?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 538 over Drain Dtch?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.