US Bridges

Rt F S over Perche Creek

FairPosted for load

Boone County, Missouri · S 19 T 51 N R 13 W · Structure no. 7649

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
287
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F S over Perche Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt F S over Perche Creek in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 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 287 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesRt F S
CrossesPerche Creek
LocationS 19 T 51 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 0F
CountyBoone County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.20183, -92.42363
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2024)
Projected traffic502 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt F S over Perche Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt F S over Perche 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt F S over Perche Creek carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt F S over Perche Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F S over Perche Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.