US Bridges

Plattin RD over Trib of Plattin CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 185 T 40 N R 6 E · Structure no. 23196

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plattin RD over Trib of Plattin CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Plattin RD over Trib of Plattin CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 108 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPlattin RD
CrossesTrib of Plattin CR
LocationS 185 T 40 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 228
Coordinates38.16446, -90.39961
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 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 Plattin RD over Trib of Plattin CR built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Plattin RD over Trib of Plattin 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 Plattin RD over Trib of Plattin CR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Plattin RD over Trib of Plattin CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Plattin RD over Trib of Plattin CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.