US Bridges

Rt O S over North Cut Dtch

Poor

Scott County, Missouri · S 1 T 26 N R 14 E · Structure no. 7419

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
407
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O S over North Cut Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt O S over North Cut Dtch in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 68 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 407 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt O S
CrossesNorth Cut Dtch
LocationS 1 T 26 N R 14 E
RouteState Highway 0O
Coordinates36.92987, -89.48357
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic407 (2024)
Projected traffic590 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt O S over North Cut Dtch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Rt O S over North Cut Dtch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rt O S over North Cut Dtch carry?

About 407 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rt O S over North Cut Dtch?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O S over North Cut Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.