US Bridges

US 62 E over ST Francis Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 18 T 21 N R 9 E · Structure no. 5173

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,090 ft
33 main spans
Daily traffic
1,162
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 E over ST Francis Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 E over ST Francis Rvr in Dunklin 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,162 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,859 by 2044. The structure is 1,090 ft (332.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesUS 62 E
CrossesST Francis Rvr
LocationS 18 T 21 N R 9 E
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.45624, -90.13684
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans33
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,090 ft (332.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,162 (2024)
Projected traffic1,859 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62 E over ST Francis Rvr built?

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

What condition is US 62 E over ST Francis Rvr 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 62 E over ST Francis Rvr carry?

About 1,162 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 62 E over ST Francis Rvr?

The structure is 1,090 ft (332.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 E over ST Francis Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.