US Bridges

Rt Pp S over Br of Meramec Rvr

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 22 T 41 N R 1 W · Structure no. 8225

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
356
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Pp S over Br of Meramec Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Pp S over Br of Meramec Rvr in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 356 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 676 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Pp S
CrossesBr of Meramec Rvr
LocationS 22 T 41 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 0PP
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.27466, -91.0233
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2024)
Projected traffic676 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Pp S over Br of Meramec Rvr built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Pp S over Br of 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Pp S over Br of Meramec Rvr carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rt Pp S over Br of Meramec Rvr?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Pp S over Br of Meramec Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.