US Bridges

Charter Church RD over Trib of Flucom Br

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 13 T 39 N R 5 E · Structure no. 22151

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charter Church RD over Trib of Flucom Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Charter Church RD over Trib of Flucom Br 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCharter Church RD
CrossesTrib of Flucom Br
LocationS 13 T 39 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 342
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.09416, -90.42054
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2023)
Projected traffic218 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charter Church RD over Trib of Flucom Br built?

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

What condition is Charter Church RD over Trib of Flucom Br 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 Charter Church RD over Trib of Flucom Br carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Charter Church RD over Trib of Flucom Br?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Charter Church RD over Trib of Flucom Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.