US Bridges

Sunrise School RD over Fletch Br

Good

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 6 T 38 N R 5 E · Structure no. 21970

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,026
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunrise School RD over Fletch Br is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunrise School RD over Fletch Br 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 1,026 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,052 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSunrise School RD
CrossesFletch Br
LocationS 6 T 38 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 368
Coordinates38.04051, -90.5185
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,026 (2023)
Projected traffic2,052 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Sunrise School RD over Fletch Br built?

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

What condition is Sunrise School RD over Fletch Br 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 Sunrise School RD over Fletch Br carry?

About 1,026 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sunrise School RD over Fletch Br?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sunrise School RD over Fletch Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.