US Bridges

County RD 436 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Missouri · S 25 T 28 N R 3 E · Structure no. 15960

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 436 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying County RD 436 over Creek in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 436
CrossesCreek
LocationS 25 T 28 N R 3 E
RouteCounty Highway 105
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.06789, -90.67683
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2024)
Projected traffic121 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 436 over Creek built?

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

What condition is County RD 436 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 436 over Creek carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 436 over Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 436 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.