US Bridges

Rt V S over Mcmullen Br

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 13 T 39 N R 4 E · Structure no. 1957

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,934
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V S over Mcmullen Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt V S over Mcmullen Br in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,934 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,988 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesRt V S
CrossesMcmullen Br
LocationS 13 T 39 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 0V
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.10049, -90.53133
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,934 (2024)
Projected traffic4,988 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt V S over Mcmullen Br built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt V S over Mcmullen Br 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt V S over Mcmullen Br carry?

About 2,934 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt V S over Mcmullen Br?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V S over Mcmullen Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.