US Bridges

Rt W E over Drain Dtch No 291

Good

Scott County, Missouri · S 15 T 28 N R 12 E · Structure no. 33105

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W E over Drain Dtch No 291 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt W E over Drain Dtch No 291 in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 89 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRt W E
CrossesDrain Dtch No 291
LocationS 15 T 28 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0W
Coordinates37.0821, -89.7166
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2024)
Projected traffic129 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 Rt W E over Drain Dtch No 291 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W E over Drain Dtch No 291 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 Rt W E over Drain Dtch No 291 carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt W E over Drain Dtch No 291?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W E over Drain Dtch No 291?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.