US Bridges

County RD 371 over Lake CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Wayne County, Missouri · S 18 T 28 N R 5 E · Structure no. 33808

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 371 over Lake CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 371 over Lake CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty RD 371
CrossesLake CR
LocationS 18 T 28 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 371
Coordinates37.09474, -90.52226
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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic13 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$838,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 371 over Lake CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 371 over Lake CR 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 371 over Lake CR carry?

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

How long is County RD 371 over Lake CR?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 371 over Lake CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.