US Bridges

County RD 265 over Unnamed Ditch

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Scott County, Missouri · S 14 T 28 N R 12 E · Structure no. 29478

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 265 over Unnamed Ditch is a steel continuous culvert carrying County RD 265 over Unnamed Ditch in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 265
CrossesUnnamed Ditch
LocationS 14 T 28 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 175
CountyScott County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.09306, -89.68583
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks30%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 265 over Unnamed Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 265 over Unnamed Ditch 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 265 over Unnamed Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is County RD 265 over Unnamed Ditch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 265 over Unnamed Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.