US Bridges

Hboro-Victoria over Trib of Cotter CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 14 T 40 N R 4 E · Structure no. 28677

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
694
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hboro-Victoria over Trib of Cotter CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hboro-Victoria over Trib of Cotter CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6 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 694 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHboro-Victoria
CrossesTrib of Cotter CR
LocationS 14 T 40 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 251
Coordinates38.19178, -90.53893
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic694 (2023)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hboro-Victoria over Trib of Cotter CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hboro-Victoria over Trib of Cotter 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 Hboro-Victoria over Trib of Cotter CR carry?

About 694 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hboro-Victoria over Trib of Cotter CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hboro-Victoria over Trib of Cotter CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.