US Bridges

County RD 501 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Missouri · S 27 T 29 N R 7 E · Structure no. 14033

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 501 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying County RD 501 over Creek in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1982, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 501
CrossesCreek
LocationS 27 T 29 N R 7 E
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.1458, -90.26122
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.9 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic63 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$566,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 501 over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is County RD 501 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 501 over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 501 over Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 501 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.