US Bridges

Oak Grove Church over Trib Meramec Rvr

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 25 T 42 N R 1 E · Structure no. 36098

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Grove Church over Trib Meramec Rvr is a steel culvert carrying Oak Grove Church over Trib Meramec Rvr in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOak Grove Church
CrossesTrib Meramec Rvr
LocationS 25 T 42 N R 1 E
RouteCounty Highway 25
Coordinates38.34361, -90.85491
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Oak Grove Church over Trib Meramec Rvr built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Grove Church over Trib 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 Oak Grove Church over Trib Meramec Rvr carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Oak Grove Church over Trib Meramec Rvr?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Oak Grove Church over Trib Meramec Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.