US Bridges

Buck Creek RD over Buck CR Br - Joach

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 27 T 40 N R 5 E · Structure no. 23547

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Buck Creek RD over Buck CR Br - Joach is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buck Creek RD over Buck CR Br - Joach in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBuck Creek RD
CrossesBuck CR Br - Joach
LocationS 27 T 40 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.18543, -90.44113
Functional classUrban 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
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic850 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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Buck Creek RD over Buck CR Br - Joach built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Creek RD over Buck CR Br - Joach 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 Buck Creek RD over Buck CR Br - Joach carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Buck Creek RD over Buck CR Br - Joach?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Creek RD over Buck CR Br - Joach?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.