US Bridges

County RD 31 over Br of ST Francis R

GoodPosted for load

Iron County, Missouri · S 36 T 35 N R 3 E · Structure no. 13192

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 31 over Br of ST Francis R is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 31 over Br of ST Francis R in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty RD 31
CrossesBr of ST Francis R
LocationS 36 T 35 N R 3 E
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates37.6942, -90.6466
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic360 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 31 over Br of ST Francis R built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 31 over Br of ST Francis R 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 31 over Br of ST Francis R carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 31 over Br of ST Francis R?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 31 over Br of ST Francis R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.