US Bridges

Fountain City RD over Trib of Joachim CR

Good

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 5 T 39 N R 5 E · Structure no. 21742

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fountain City RD over Trib of Joachim CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fountain City RD over Trib of Joachim CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, 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 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFountain City RD
CrossesTrib of Joachim CR
LocationS 5 T 39 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.14047, -90.49032
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2023)
Projected traffic388 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Fountain City RD over Trib of Joachim CR built?

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

What condition is Fountain City RD over Trib of Joachim CR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Fountain City RD over Trib of Joachim CR carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fountain City RD over Trib of Joachim CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Fountain City RD over Trib of Joachim CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.