US Bridges

Buckeye RD over Little CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 31 T 41 N R 5 E · Structure no. 20187

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckeye RD over Little CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buckeye RD over Little CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2009, 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckeye RD
CrossesLittle CR
LocationS 31 T 41 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 248
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.23614, -90.51561
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic800 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$244,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckeye RD over Little CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Buckeye RD over Little 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Buckeye RD over Little CR carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Buckeye RD over Little CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Buckeye RD over Little CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.