US Bridges

John Mckeever RD over Labarque CR

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 27 T 43 N R 3 E · Structure no. 12469

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
963
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Mckeever RD over Labarque CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying John Mckeever RD over Labarque CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 963 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,926 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJohn Mckeever RD
CrossesLabarque CR
LocationS 27 T 43 N R 3 E
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates38.43906, -90.67018
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic963 (2023)
Projected traffic1,926 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 John Mckeever RD over Labarque CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is John Mckeever RD over Labarque 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does John Mckeever RD over Labarque CR carry?

About 963 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is John Mckeever RD over Labarque CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns John Mckeever RD over Labarque CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.