US Bridges

Circle DR over BNSF RR

Good

Franklin County, Missouri · S 5 T 42 N R 2 E · Structure no. 34914

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Circle DR over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Circle DR over BNSF RR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCircle DR
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 5 T 42 N R 2 E
RouteCounty Highway 428
Coordinates38.41647, -90.8285
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 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
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Circle DR over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Circle DR over BNSF RR 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 2025.

How much traffic does Circle DR over BNSF RR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Circle DR over BNSF RR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Circle DR over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.