US Bridges

Old Lemay Ferry over Pomme CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 22 T 43 N R 6 E · Structure no. 12622

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lemay Ferry over Pomme CR is a concrete culvert carrying Old Lemay Ferry over Pomme CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,600 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Lemay Ferry
CrossesPomme CR
LocationS 22 T 43 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.42968, -90.39414
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic13,600 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old Lemay Ferry over Pomme CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Lemay Ferry over Pomme 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Lemay Ferry over Pomme CR carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Old Lemay Ferry over Pomme CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Old Lemay Ferry over Pomme CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.