US Bridges

Frene Creek RD over Frene CR

Fair

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 10 T 45 N R 5 W · Structure no. 12405

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
476
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frene Creek RD over Frene CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frene Creek RD over Frene CR in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 476 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 571 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFrene Creek RD
CrossesFrene CR
LocationS 10 T 45 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyGasconade County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.6635, -91.46622
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic476 (2024)
Projected traffic571 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$443,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frene Creek RD over Frene CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frene Creek RD over Frene 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Frene Creek RD over Frene CR carry?

About 476 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Frene Creek RD over Frene CR?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Frene Creek RD over Frene CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.