US Bridges

Big River Hts RD over Slu of Big Rvr

Good

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 22 T 39 N R 3 E · Structure no. 21277

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big River Hts RD over Slu of Big Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big River Hts RD over Slu of Big Rvr in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBig River Hts RD
CrossesSlu of Big Rvr
LocationS 22 T 39 N R 3 E
RouteCounty Highway 292
Coordinates38.09108, -90.68245
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Big River Hts RD over Slu of Big Rvr built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big River Hts RD over Slu of Big Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Big River Hts RD over Slu of Big Rvr carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Big River Hts RD over Slu of Big Rvr?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Big River Hts RD over Slu of Big Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.