US Bridges

County RD 345 over Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 24 T 30 N R 4 E · Structure no. 18274

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 345 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying County RD 345 over Creek in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 345
CrossesCreek
LocationS 24 T 30 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 180
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.26691, -90.66445
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 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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 345 over Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 345 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 345 over Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 345 over Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 345 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.