US Bridges

E Kathleen ST over ST Johns Dtch

Fair

Scott County, Missouri · S 29 T 26 N R 14 E · Structure no. 23279

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Kathleen ST over ST Johns Dtch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Kathleen ST over ST Johns Dtch in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 65 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE Kathleen ST
CrossesST Johns Dtch
LocationS 29 T 26 N R 14 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.88158, -89.56047
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic435 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E Kathleen ST over ST Johns Dtch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is E Kathleen ST over ST Johns 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 E Kathleen ST over ST Johns Dtch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Kathleen ST over ST Johns Dtch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E Kathleen ST over ST Johns Dtch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.