US Bridges

Festus-Horine RD over Joachim CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 26 T 41 N R 6 E · Structure no. 23613

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Festus-Horine RD over Joachim CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Festus-Horine RD over Joachim CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 105 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2043. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFestus-Horine RD
CrossesJoachim CR
LocationS 26 T 41 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 208
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.25524, -90.42593
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic850 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Festus-Horine RD over Joachim CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Festus-Horine RD over Joachim 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 Festus-Horine RD over Joachim CR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Festus-Horine RD over Joachim CR?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Festus-Horine RD over Joachim CR?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.