US Bridges

County RD 432 over Drain Dtch

Fair

Scott County, Missouri · S 4 T 27 N R 13 E · Structure no. 33805

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
49 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 432 over Drain Dtch is a steel culvert carrying County RD 432 over Drain Dtch in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 432
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 4 T 27 N R 13 E
RouteCounty Highway 432
CountyScott County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.0167, -89.65739
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 432 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 432 over Drain 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 County RD 432 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 432 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 432 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.