US Bridges

County RD 204 over Stream

PoorClosed to traffic

Wayne County, Missouri · S 10 T 30 N R 7 E · Structure no. 31185

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 204 over Stream is a steel continuous other carrying County RD 204 over Stream in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 204
CrossesStream
LocationS 10 T 30 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 204
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.29834, -90.26768
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic94 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$655,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 204 over Stream built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 204 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 204 over Stream carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 204 over Stream?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 204 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.