US Bridges

US 62 E over North Cut Dtch

Fair

Scott County, Missouri · S 14 T 26 N R 14 E · Structure no. 4949

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,379
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 E over North Cut Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 E over North Cut Dtch in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 80 years old, older 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 5 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 7,379 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,700 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 62 E
CrossesNorth Cut Dtch
LocationS 14 T 26 N R 14 E
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.89782, -89.5155
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,379 (2024)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 US 62 E over North Cut Dtch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 62 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 US 62 E over North Cut Dtch carry?

About 7,379 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 62 E over North Cut Dtch?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 E over North Cut Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.