US Bridges

Flucom East RD over Flucom CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 14 T 39 N R 5 E · Structure no. 21809

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flucom East RD over Flucom CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Flucom East RD over Flucom CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFlucom East RD
CrossesFlucom CR
LocationS 14 T 39 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 345
Coordinates38.10147, -90.4436
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic400 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flucom East RD over Flucom CR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Flucom East RD over Flucom 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 Flucom East RD over Flucom CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Flucom East RD over Flucom CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Flucom East RD over Flucom CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.