US Bridges

County RD 406 over Creek

GoodPosted for load

Wayne County, Missouri · S 23 T 27 N R 5 E · Structure no. 16432

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 406 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 406 over Creek in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 65 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 406
CrossesCreek
LocationS 23 T 27 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 119
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.98401, -90.48604
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$239,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 406 over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is County RD 406 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 406 over Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 406 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 406 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.