US Bridges

Rt U E over Lateral Dtch No 3

Fair

Scott County, Missouri · S 2 T 27 N R 13 E · Structure no. 7195

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U E over Lateral Dtch No 3 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt U E over Lateral Dtch No 3 in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 856 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRt U E
CrossesLateral Dtch No 3
LocationS 2 T 27 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0U
CountyScott County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.00789, -89.619
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 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 Rt U E over Lateral Dtch No 3 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt U E over Lateral Dtch No 3 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 Rt U E over Lateral Dtch No 3 carry?

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

How long is Rt U E over Lateral Dtch No 3?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U E over Lateral Dtch No 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.