US Bridges

Old Mt Hope RD over S Fk of Pierce CR

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 18 T 41 N R 2 E · Structure no. 21192

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mt Hope RD over S Fk of Pierce CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Mt Hope RD over S Fk of Pierce CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld Mt Hope RD
CrossesS Fk of Pierce CR
LocationS 18 T 41 N R 2 E
RouteCounty Highway 294
Coordinates38.29114, -90.85149
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Old Mt Hope RD over S Fk of Pierce CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mt Hope RD over S Fk of Pierce CR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Old Mt Hope RD over S Fk of Pierce CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Old Mt Hope RD over S Fk of Pierce CR?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mt Hope RD over S Fk of Pierce CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.