US Bridges

Victoria Cem RD over Cotter CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 27 T 40 N R 4 E · Structure no. 30987

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victoria Cem RD over Cotter CR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Victoria Cem RD over Cotter CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesVictoria Cem RD
CrossesCotter CR
LocationS 27 T 40 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 260
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.18276, -90.53127
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2023)
Projected traffic322 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Victoria Cem RD over Cotter CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victoria Cem RD over 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 Victoria Cem RD over Cotter CR carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Victoria Cem RD over Cotter CR?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Victoria Cem RD over Cotter CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.