US Bridges

Rt D E over North Cut Dtch

Fair

Scott County, Missouri · S 5 T 27 N R 15 E · Structure no. 3089

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
586
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over North Cut Dtch is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt D E over North Cut Dtch in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 586 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRt D E
CrossesNorth Cut Dtch
LocationS 5 T 27 N R 15 E
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates37.03986, -89.45998
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic586 (2024)
Projected traffic850 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt D E over North Cut Dtch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D E over North Cut 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 Rt D E over North Cut Dtch carry?

About 586 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over North Cut Dtch?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over North Cut Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.