Compress RD over Dtch No 4
PoorClosed to trafficScott County, Missouri · S 26 T 26 N R 13 E · Structure no. 23281
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Compress RD over Dtch No 4 is a concrete channel beam carrying Compress RD over Dtch No 4 in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Compress RD over Dtch No 4 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Compress RD over Dtch No 4 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 2023.
How much traffic does Compress RD over Dtch No 4 carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Compress RD over Dtch No 4?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Compress RD over Dtch No 4?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.