US Bridges

Rt H S over Lateral Dtch No 4

Fair

Scott County, Missouri · S 34 T 27 N R 14 E · Structure no. 9271

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,574
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H S over Lateral Dtch No 4 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt H S over Lateral Dtch No 4 in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 88 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 3,574 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,182 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRt H S
CrossesLateral Dtch No 4
LocationS 34 T 27 N R 14 E
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates36.94285, -89.53464
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,574 (2024)
Projected traffic5,182 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 H S over Lateral Dtch No 4 built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Rt H S over Lateral Dtch No 4 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 H S over Lateral Dtch No 4 carry?

About 3,574 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt H S over Lateral Dtch No 4?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rt H S over Lateral Dtch No 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.