US Bridges

Old Cove RD over CR to Meramec Rvr

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 15 T 42 N R 1 E · Structure no. 34442

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cove RD over CR to Meramec Rvr is a steel culvert carrying Old Cove RD over CR to Meramec Rvr in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Cove RD
CrossesCR to Meramec Rvr
LocationS 15 T 42 N R 1 E
RouteCounty Highway 256
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.38632, -90.89427
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Cove RD over CR to Meramec Rvr built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cove RD over CR to Meramec Rvr 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 Cove RD over CR to Meramec Rvr carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Cove RD over CR to Meramec Rvr?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Old Cove RD over CR to Meramec Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.