US Bridges

County RD 528 over Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 13 T 28 N R 6 E · Structure no. 13847

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 528 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 528 over Creek in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 75 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 528
CrossesCreek
LocationS 13 T 28 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.08755, -90.34737
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic31 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 528 over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is County RD 528 over Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 528 over Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 528 over Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 528 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.