US Bridges

County RD 207 over ST Francis Rvr

Good

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 23 T 22 N R 8 E · Structure no. 13785

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
405 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 207 over ST Francis Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 207 over ST Francis Rvr in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty RD 207
CrossesST Francis Rvr
LocationS 23 T 22 N R 8 E
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates36.53542, -90.17561
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic140 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 207 over ST Francis Rvr built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 207 over ST Francis Rvr 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 207 over ST Francis Rvr carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 207 over ST Francis Rvr?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 207 over ST Francis Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.