US Bridges

Rt U E over ST Johns Drain Dtc

Good

Scott County, Missouri · S 6 T 27 N R 14 E · Structure no. 35720

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
590
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U E over ST Johns Drain Dtc is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rt U E over ST Johns Drain Dtc in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 856 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRt U E
CrossesST Johns Drain Dtc
LocationS 6 T 27 N R 14 E
RouteState Highway 0U
Coordinates37.00832, -89.59551
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2024)
Projected traffic856 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 U E over ST Johns Drain Dtc built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt U E over ST Johns Drain Dtc 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rt U E over ST Johns Drain Dtc carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt U E over ST Johns Drain Dtc?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U E over ST Johns Drain Dtc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.