US Bridges

Flucom RD over Trib of Joachim CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 2 T 39 N R 4 E · Structure no. 16210

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flucom RD over Trib of Joachim CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Flucom RD over Trib of Joachim CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFlucom RD
CrossesTrib of Joachim CR
LocationS 2 T 39 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.13135, -90.54737
Functional classUrban 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
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Flucom RD over Trib of Joachim CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flucom RD over Trib of Joachim 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 Flucom RD over Trib of Joachim CR carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Flucom RD over Trib of Joachim CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Flucom RD over Trib of Joachim CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.