US Bridges

Rt C E over ST Johns Drain Dtc

Poor

Scott County, Missouri · S 36 T 28 N R 13 E · Structure no. 7233

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
529
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C E over ST Johns Drain Dtc is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt C E over ST Johns Drain Dtc 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 529 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 767 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRt C E
CrossesST Johns Drain Dtc
LocationS 36 T 28 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0C
Coordinates37.03913, -89.57304
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2024)
Projected traffic767 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt C E over ST Johns Drain Dtc built?

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

What condition is Rt C E over ST Johns Drain Dtc in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

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

About 529 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

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

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C E over ST Johns Drain Dtc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.