US Bridges

County RD 321 over Albrecht CR

Fair

Scott County, Missouri · S 13 T 29 N R 14 E · Structure no. 32060

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County RD 321 over Albrecht CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 321 over Albrecht CR 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 321
CrossesAlbrecht CR
LocationS 13 T 29 N R 14 E
RouteCounty Highway 321
CountyScott County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.18123, -89.46815
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 321 over Albrecht CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 321 over Albrecht CR 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 County RD 321 over Albrecht CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 321 over Albrecht CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 321 over Albrecht CR?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.